“Rediscovering Joy: 12 Unexpected Strategies to Embrace the Holidays After Heartbreak”
Therapy isn’t about “fixing” grief—it’s about finding ways to live with it while still engaging meaningfully with the world. Venting to your BFF doesn’t count as therapy.
12. Practice Gratitude
Do you know how Grandma had a magic fix for everything? Gratitude is like that; it’s a solution that takes care of a lot of things, even grief. Grief and gratitude might sound like an odd couple, but they actually pair surprisingly well—like sweet and sour.
Grief can be heavy and all-consuming, but sneaking in a little gratitude, even during tough times, can offer tiny but powerful moments of calm. Maybe it’s a funny memory that makes you smile, a loved one who won’t stop bringing you casseroles, or just the sheer magic of a good sunset.
23 Psychological Facts About Depression You Might Not Know
Imagine suddenly losing interest in some of your most well-loved activities or feeling a sense of hopelessness you can’t shake. Or imagine having a sense of foreboding and sadness that seemingly came out of nowhere. Sometimes, depression can make its way into your life without warning, and it’s never a fun experience.
23 Psychological Facts About Depression You Might Not Know
12 Christmas Traditions to Ditch for a More Relaxed Holiday
Why stress over what should be the jolliest time of the year? If you’re like me, maybe it’s time to ditch a few of those time-consuming holiday rituals. Let’s remember: Christmas is about joy, not a Pinterest-perfect celebration.
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