Starting over after someone you love has passed away is harder than hard. While they say time heals all wounds, it doesn’t usually feel that way when you are in the thick of things. But time does go on, despite your grief. After you work with funeral homes in Phoenix, AZ and give your loved one the final services they deserve, it’s your chance to start over in a new way, even if doing so without that person will be very hard. Here are a few things you can do to start over in a fresh way that is healthy and can be fitted to your grief.
Start A New Hobby
What is something you’ve wanted to do, but have been putting off in recent years? Part of your new sense of normal could be beginning a new hobby to occupy your time. Maybe you’ve always wanted to learn to knit or you have a big stack of books that you’ve been meaning to read. Take time out of your busy life to do something just for yourself, even if it’s only an hour a day or even less.
Work On Your Sleep
Sleep isn’t something you should have to work at, but when you are grieving, that can be the case. How much sleep you get determines how you will feel for the rest of the day. Being tired makes you irritable and it can accentuate your grief. Try to go to bed at a decent hour and even if you wake up too early, allow yourself to rest and relax until you really have to get up. Even a small bit more sleep each day can make a big difference in how your day goes.
Do Nice Things Daily
How did you feel when your co-worker complimented your sweater last month? Great, right? Try to do something nice every day and make a conscious effort to make the day better for other people. That will help you instill even small bits of happiness into your day. It feels good to bring joy to others. Hold the door open for someone. Tell a friend you like their new hairstyle. Pay for the person behind you in line at the coffee shop. This can be the fresh start you need to push yourself forward during a hard time. You might even look forward to finding ways to do nice things for others.
These are a few ways to help yourself down the path to recovery after you deal with the loss of a loved one. Funeral homes in Phoenix, AZ are here to help you get through the process as well. Call the professionals at Thompson Funeral Chapel at (623) 932-1780 and we’ll help you organize the final services you want for your loved one. You can visit with our funeral director at 926 S Litchfield Rd, Goodyear, AZ 85338 for specific details as well. Once the services are over, we’re here to help with grief resources as well if you decide you need them.
