Seek support
Seek support from neighbors, friends, co-workers, family, and your faith community.
Eat and drink
Make healthy choices in regards to what you eat and drink.
Rest
Take breaks during the day and get sufficient sleep at night.
Meditate
Meditate, pray, or perform other faith rituals in order to heal and find strength.
Nurture yourself
Take a bath, go to a concert, garden, get a massage, be creative, read, or perform other activities to recharge you.
Get moving
Go outside and exercise.
Allow time off
Take a break from your home, your routine, your job, and even your grief.
Play
Socialize with friends, play video games, participate in sports, eat out, go shopping, rent a movie, etc.
Use humor
Find ways to laugh or smile. Watch a comedy or read comics.
Enjoy loved ones
Spend time with family and friends.
Write
Put down your thoughts on paper in order to heal.
Allow tears
Remember that crying a healthy part of grieving. Tears can act as a release.
Seek out grief support
Look for counselors and support groups to help you grieve.
Prepare for difficult days
During special occasions, make a plan to handle the day. Change a tradition. Try something new.
Help others
Volunteer for a good cause. Reach out people who are hurting. Donate to charities. These activities can help you feel connected to others.
Memorialize
Keep your loved one’s spirit alive by keeping their memory alive.
Breathe
Take deep breaths.
