Grief brings a lot of change with it. Change in routines, support, schedules, relationships – and much more. And for those of you who are connected to the school system, that brings even more change in September as we adapt to another school year!
Unfortunately, change is often quite hard for most of us. Even changes that are deemed “good” inherently come with a level of stress. This means changes that were not our choice come with a lot of stress!
If you are in a time of much change and stress, please be gentle with yourself.
- Know that you may not accomplish as much during this time, or that you may need more time to rest – both mentally and physically.
- Consider building margins into your day to secure the time you need to recharge and to do things that make you feel good.
- Try going to bed a bit earlier to give your body the time that it needs for some extra rest. Notice the way that you speak to yourself – consciously aim to speak to yourself as a kind friend would speak to you.
- Remember that you do not need to figure it all out at once – just take it one day at a time.
- And take solace in knowing that you are doing the best that you can in the midst of it all!