HELP FOR THOSE WHO GRIEVE - Coping WIth Grieve-What You Can Do Today

7. BALANCE YOUR TIME

*  Many find it helpful to alternate periods of grieving (experiencing an dealing with their emotions) with temporary breaks  (activities that temporarily distance them from their pain). 

* You may find temporary relief by forming or strengthening friendships, learning new skills, or engaging in recreation.

* As time passes, the balance will likely change. You may notice that  your breaks from grieving become longing and more frequent-a natural part of the healing process.

PRINCIPLE:  "There is an appointed time for everything . . .a time to weep and a time to laugh; a time to wail and at time to dance." -ECCLESIASTES 3:1-4.

8. KEEP A ROUTINE

* As soon as possible, resume a normal routine. 

* When you hold to a routine for sleep, work, and other activities, you will likely regain a sense of normalcy.

*  Keeping yourself  occupied with positive activities can help mitigate painful emotions. 

PRINCIPLE:  "Come, you yourselves, privately into an isolated place and rest a little." 

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