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How to Evict Unwanted Thoughts When Mourning
Have some of your thoughts related to the death of a loved one caused sleepless nights? Are negative thoughts, concerning how you will manage alone, increasing the pain of loss? Or, are you a chronic worrier, and the flood of thoughts at times is just unbearable? If you can say yes to any of these questions, it is critical to understand at the outset that you can find ways to reduce the effects of bothersome thoughts. Here's how.
Lou LaGrand
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Finishing Unfinished Business When Mourning
Getting unfinished business with a deceased loved one out in the open is often not an easy thing to do. However, achieving peace of mind and heart is always possible. It is essential to find ways to finish the unfinished - or that emotional baggage will prolong your suffering. It can also interfere with your present relationships that are extremely important as you cope with your loss. Here is what you need to know to begin your journey to resolution.
Lou LaGrand
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Keep Loving Yourself Even Though You Are Mourning
Maximizing your guilt when mourning and entertaining disturbing thoughts has the insidious effect of draining precious energy that could be used in adapting to the many changes that have to be faced. And, as you think less of yourself it is inevitable that in lowering self-esteem you will be heaping unnecessary suffering on the great burden you are already carrying. So what can you do?
Lou LaGrand
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What Anyone Can Do to Help a Mourner
What can you do to help someone you care about who is mourning a major loss in life? What do mourners need from those in their support network in order to cope with the stress of grief, and find the courage and strength to deal with all of the changes imposed by loss? Here are three actions you can take to be of immediate assistance and help on the long journey of adapting to the new environment that has to be faced.
Lou LaGrand
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Ten Healthy Ways to Remember a Deceased Loved One
There are many things you can do that will honor a deceased loved one and at the same time keep his-her memory alive. In many instances the way you remember the person will be a source of wisdom and humor that can last for years and be an inspiration in life. Here are ten ways to begin showing love even though you are separated from your beloved.
Lou LaGrand
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Why You Shouldn't Buy Into Old Age Stereotypes
Sterotypes about aging can affect the way you age in a negative way. Here's what you need to know to live a happy and healthy life as you grow older.
Lou LaGrand
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How to Find and Use a Needed Sanctuary When Mourning
Sanctuary has multiple meanings, however, for mourners it is used to indicate an environment that provides rest, safety, as well as an informative and supportive atmosphere at a time when their defenses are down and they need to feel protected. Here's what you need to know to create and utilize your personal sanctuary.
Lou LaGrand
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Try This Proven Way to Cope with the Death of a Loved One
There are many ways to consider in meeting the difficult changes imposed by the death of a loved one. A good approach is to recognize that all areas of your life can be affected in some way. So begin the task of finding balance and stability by addressing what is the most daunting challenge you face at this very moment. In order to accomplish that, examine how grief assaults these four areas of your life.
Lou LaGrand
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How to Use Linking Objects as You Mourn and Continue with Life
Linking objects are literally any type of physical object or an image that connects a mourner in a comforting way with a deceased loved one. They can be pivotal motivating factors in accepting the death of a loved one and beginning the new life without the physical presence of the beloved. Here is what you need to know to utilize this important coping tool.
Lou LaGrand
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How to Reduce the Stress of Grieving
What can be done to make inroads on and reduce the emotional and physical stress associated with mourning? Here are seven approaches to consider in dealing with your loss or helping someone else you are supporting.
Lou LaGrand
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