No one wants to talk about this right now. There is massive amount of GRIEF going on collectively and individually. Don’t close your email, stay with me here…
In the US, half of us are deeply grieving the impact of the election. Many organizations are laying people off or changing strategies causing job loss. Communities have ongoing tragedies that impact masses of people. Personally, many people are losing loved ones (did you know the winter holiday months have a HUGE spike in deaths?)
It is all heavy stuff.
We want to ignore it, focus on the positive, and hope it goes away quick. But grief does not just go away, it’s a difficult human process that we must learn to navigate for our well-being personally, and in our workplaces and communities.
The best way to deal with grief is the OPPOSITE of ignoring it. Did you know the #1 thing people grieving say they want most is?
Their loss and pain to be WITNESSED.
Just a simple witness with an open caring heart. When it’s ignored, judged, dismissed, OR met with nice platitudes or advice, people do NOT feel seen or supported.
If you are in the throes of grief, first off, let me say I am sorry. Grief is HARD and incredibly overwhelming (and that is a total understatement). I want to offer 4 things that have served me, my clients and community in strategies to work through grief…
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My 5 principles for grief navigation that I developed after living through devastating grief of my parents who passed away and getting certified as a Grief Educator and Coach.
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Come to a grief education workshop to learn about the grief process, these 5 principles above and practical ways to support yourself. If you are in Michigan, join me on 12/8 in person and sign up with the QR code below. If you are not local or want a private virtual session personally or for a group, shhot me an email at: jtodd@breakthroughpartner.com for options.
3. My blog on Gratitude and Grief from last year at this time, hear about:
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- Dos and Don’ts of grief navigation (self and supporting others)
- How to embrace the paradox of gratitude/grief in the holiday season
4. Inspirational short daily readings – grab my book “Daily Nuggets of Truth: Wisdom for Centering Your Soul in Unsettling Times.” I wrote this when I was grieving myself and in the chaos of COVID, this is 2-3 minutes a day of wisdom and affirmations. Get a copy at www.dailynuggetsoftruth.com
Please share this with anyone you know who may need this right now, and if you found these resources helpful, click reply and send me a note! I’d love to know what’s most helpful AND to witness and support you.
Sending love to you and everyone grieving right now, take good care of yourself this season…
Jen Todd
Leadership & Transformation Coach
CEO, Breakthrough Partners Inc.
312-543-2595
jtodd@breakthroughpartner.com
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