Living Through Loss Counselling Society of BC

Self-Care

Self-Care | Grief During Holidays

Self Care Advice

Grief is a process that takes time, patience, and understanding. There are, however, some things you can do to take some control during this painful time. Your physical self is often the easiest place to begin. Start by:

Reducing caffeine intake	Reducing sugar intake
Reducing alcohol intake	Drink 6 to 8 glasses of water a day
Eat lots of juicy fruits and vegetables	Exercise daily
Get as much rest as you can	Learn to meditate
Learn to say no to things you don't have energy to do	Allow yourself time to mourn each day
Using a journal can ease the pain. Make your journal your best friend, you can pour your feelings out without fear of evaluation	Don't isolate yourself, share your pain with a compassionate person or find a counsellor with experience in grief and loss
Believe in yourself and your ability to adjust to your pain	Nurture yourself, use art, poetry, music, massage, or anything that makes you feel good

Above all, BE GENTLE WITH YOURSELF

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