(Day 14)
30 Days of Self-Care Information and Strategies – Kristin Cowart, MSW, LCSW
Most of us would agree that in recent months we have experienced an increase in stress, anxiety, fear, sadness, loneliness… For some, these feelings may hit like a sudden jolt without warning, while for others it may linger in the background most of the time. Many of us probably respond to these uncomfortable feelings by trying to avoid or ignore them. Although it may seem counter-intuitive, what we should actually do is lean in and embrace them. Without sadness, there is no joy.
In this interview, Scott Berinato shares his thoughts on why it is important to acknowledge the grief you may be feeling, how to manage it, and how he believes we will find meaning in it in That Discomfort You’re Feeling Is Grief. Next read Homaira Kabir’s quick but helpful framework in 4 Steps to Embracing Your Negative Emotions. Finally, check out this short video (4 min) 5 Ways to Shift Your Mindset From Negative to Positive During the Pandemic.
