Author: Julie Martella
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Somatic Practices For Blowing Off Steam
In the face of grief and loss, it is essential to acknowledge and honor your emotions. Just like a geyser or boiling water, you need to find healthy ways to blow off steam and release the emotional pressure.
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Embracing Imperfection
My friends, opening ourselves to the possibility, that nothing has gone wrong, and that everyone is doing their best to be a challenging endeavor. However, those life imperfections simply remind us of our shared humanity.
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Dare To Be Brave
Bravery, in the realm of widowhood, is about finding the strength to rebuild our lives after loss. It’s about taking those first steps forward, even when our hearts are heavy with grief. It’s acknowledging our vulnerability and yet choosing to be resilient in the face of unimaginable pain.
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Unleash the Power of Intentionality
Remember, unleashing the power of intentionality is an ongoing practice. Stay consistent, maintain a positive mindset, and trust the process. With time and dedication, you can unleash the power of your intentions and create a new life to love.
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Managing Medical Issues Alone
Having a new medical diagnosis can be a scary event, especially alone. When you manage your mind and harness the power of the PFC, you can greatly increase your ability to think and reason your way through the crisis, instead of falling into a panic.
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When It’s the Death-iversary
Remember there are a spectrum of things you can do, AND there are no grief police coming to get you if you do it “wrong.” It’s just you surviving your day.
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50 Ways To Make Friends
Making friends as an adult can seem like a daunting task, but there are strategies you can use to help make those connections happen!
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You Are A Work Of Art
While there may be times when you feel more like a junk yard treasure than a masterpiece, you are always a work of art.
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Surviving Widowhood: Just Do The Next Thing
When you feel that you cannot do just the next thing anymore, then I want to to envision the future that awaits you at the end of this survival phase.
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When Suffering Becomes a Prison
My friend, you can CHOOSE to be sad the rest of your life. You can CHOOSE to pad your personal prison with over-netflixing, over-consuming, or over-sleeping. At the end of the day, it’s still a prison. Or, you can CHOOSE life.
Navigating Widowhood 