Author: Julie Martella
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How Do I Build My Confidence?
Do you find yourself struggling to feel confident after the loss of your spouse or partner? I did! Decisions which once could have been easily made now loom before you like giant mountains. What if I told you that you could create a set of tools to help you build and evaluate your confidence levels?…
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No More New Year’s Resolutions
My wish for you this year is to ditch the resolutions and embrace intentions. Turn your mind and heart in the direction of your future.
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How to Prepare For the New Year
Preparing for the new year while grieving involves a delicate balance of acknowledging your emotions and taking practical steps to move forward. You can do it!
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Avoiding the Trap of Self-Pity
You can make the new year one in which you focus on creating new beliefs that will serve you as you step into your new life.
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Navigating Christmas Minefields
(updated and revised 12/2023) It’s all around us in the music, in the greetings, and the general atmosphere of, “it’s the most wonderful time of the year.” But is it? Really? For those experiencing the holidays without their spouse it’s more like walking through a minefield, which the dictionary defines as, “an area planted with…
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Living in the Messy Middle
The space between the seed and the blossom can be a challenging and transformative time for widowed individuals. Remember that the seeds you plant today have the potential to blossom into a beautiful future tomorrow.
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Lessons From “The Five Things We Cannot Change”
Healing from the loss of a spouse is a gradual process, and it’s essential to be patient with yourself. Applying these lessons can help you find a path to healing, acceptance, and a new sense of purpose in life.
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Building Your Dream Team: Navigating Widowhood with a Supportive Network
Building a dream team of people to support you in your journey through widowhood is essential for healing and resilience.
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How Do I Navigate the Holidays? The Secret Power of Gratitude
Gratitude is your secret sauce to navigating the holidays. Are you ready to find the glimmers in this season?
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Navigating Emotional Crashes: Strategies for Finding Balance and Resilience
It’s a day late, but I’m here to share some thoughts on a topic that many of us may experience at some point in our lives—the emotional crash. These crashes can happen for various reasons, and they can leave us feeling low, overwhelmed, and emotionally drained. I recently went through one myself after spending several…
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