Human connection is essential for health and well-being. Reach out, reconnect, and stay connected to others.
Establishing a meaningful routine, engaging in volunteer work, and developing personal interests are crucial for a fulfilling retirement.
In times of grief, making an effort to stay connected with friends and accept invitations, even if it feels uncomfortable, can help with the healing process.
Personal grief is often an individual experience, and it can be uniquely isolating, but it can also strengthen us as we navigate through it alone.
Adversity, whether from personal loss or external challenges like tyranny, can be faced with practical steps that bring order to chaos, making us stronger and more capable.
Collective grief, experienced together during challenging times, can lead to a shared resilience and solidarity that can fuel movements and revolutions.
Trauma, grief, and loss are part of the human experience, affecting our thoughts, feelings, and health. Addressing our interior world and connecting mental and physical health is crucial.
Practicing gratitude, creating brain space, prioritizing self-care, and building a support network are essential steps towards post-traumatic growth and healing.
Despite uncertainty, collective trauma, and ongoing challenges like the pandemic, finding meaning, embracing grief, and holding onto hope are vital to moving forward as a society.
Accept that there are things beyond our control, such as other people's beliefs and behaviors.
Focus on regulating emotions and responses, creating routines, and taking care of oneself during tough times.
Recognize that everyone is going through challenges during the pandemic, and acknowledge the need for introspection, learning, and honest communication.
The risk of getting COVID-19 will never be zero until a vaccine is available, so focus on mitigating risks by wearing masks, social distancing, being outside, handwashing, and taking personal and public responsibility.
Grief is a natural response to loss and understanding the stages of grief (denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance, finding meaning) can help navigate the process and find healing.
Change is inevitable, and while the current reality may be challenging, hope remains as people adapt to new norms, follow safety guidelines, and show kindness to one another.
Grief is important to acknowledge, whether it's from major losses like the pandemic or smaller losses like missed events or daily routines.
Understanding the stages of grief like denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance, and finding meaning can help navigate the healing process.
It's okay to mourn the past, but embrace change; look for silver linings, find hope in new beginnings, and be patient for a future that will bring a different 'normal.'
The author is taking a break from their newsletter due to the loss of their dog, wanting more time to process their emotions and reevaluate their priorities.
During a crisis, the author's instinct is to seek and absorb information to cope, but sometimes the search for answers may lead to feelings of heartbreak.
The author highlights the importance of acknowledging and grieving the loss of pets, sharing resources and personal experiences to help others going through similar situations.