Navigating grief during the holiday season is especially exhausing. This time of year is full of expectations-attending gatherings, holiday cheer to spread and traditions to uphold. We often ignore what our bodies are trying to tell us and force ourselves to do activities before we are ready. It’s ok to get out in the world and try new things, but we need to be mindful of pushing too fast and too hard.
Holiday Self Care
When we are grieving, we are just trying to survive the moment. We often neglect our own physical and emotional needs, even when we are completed depleted. The reactions of our minds and bodies to grief can include symptoms such as fatigue, sleep disturbances, appetite changes, mood fluctuations, forgetfulness, loss of concentration and even despair.



