4 Affirming Thoughts to Help Heal from Grief
When grief and loss strikes, it can seem like your whole world is falling apart. The loss and pain is heartbreaking, and you are often left t with are so many unanswered. To help you connect with your inner strengths here is 4 affirming thoughts when grieving to consider.Though they may seem cliche right now, in time you will adjust to a new normal.
Here are four comforting thoughts to remind yourself that you you are capable, valuable and worthy even if you don’t feel like right now.
1. You are Strong, Capable, and Lovable
When you suffer a loss it is normal to doubt who you are, you worry about your future. You may ask why me, and you can wonder if you are strong enough to move through this difficult time in your life.
if you’ve broken up with what seemed like the perfect partner or someone you now consider a loser. No matter who they were, you are still a strong and capable person who is worthy of love. Don’t let the grief rob you of your self-esteem.
As much as you may hurt right now, it is important to know that you are a whole person, that you are capable, strong, capable, and lovable. You many not feel this way right now but it is important to realize before the loss you were and you are. Even when all feels lost.
2. The Loss Is Not Your Fault
When you experience loss it is natural to want answers and look for someone to blame. And often times we point the finger at ourselves. And as much as we like to think we control everything we cannot. Therefore the loss of someone you love is not your fault. It only serves to acknowledge we do the best we can. If only we had the power to change things, would we not?
But take solace in knowing we do not have all the power to stop things. But what we can do is to redirect how we handle our grief. If not now, then another day. One day you will be ready to to make the changes and let go of control.
3. Time Heals (or Makes Grief a Little More Bearable)
It might not seem like it now, but the pain of a loss does lessen over time. I’m not going to insult you with time heals all things… but instead I will say that time changes things… and that includes your level or grief. As time passes, you will change and adapt to your new normal.
You will in time have better days, right now it may seem impossible but one day you will wake up and it will hurt just a little less.
3. Follow Your Path
When you are caught up in pain and overwhelm it is easy to forget what path you are on. Whether you are have a career you love, or you dream of travel, starting a business or something that you have yet to discover, then follow your path.
You are meant to do something in life. Though your loss has put everything on hold, in time you will feel a need to do something. Follow your path and use the passion and interest brings to help propel you through this time in your life.
Consider these affirming thoughts when grieving and remind yourself from time to time. Take the time to process your grief, as long as it takes. It’s important to remember that grief is unique to you. So if you need time to be angry? Scream, cry, go workout, or do whatever you need to do to lets to help release the anger.
If you’re feeling sad understand that your loss okay to grieve. But remember that grief doesn’t last forever. It will in time change. While anger or sadness may be a part of your path, don’t stop there. Keep following your path to find peace and joy in your next relationship.
Concluding Affirming Thoughts When Grieving
Take comfort in knowing that you are a strong, capable, lovable person who is following their path in life. You may have learned some valuable lessons from this breakup. Give yourself time to heal.
