Posts tagged self-care
The Effects of Grief on the Body
The Effects of Grief on the Body

It’s no secret that grief has a propensity for ravaging the mind and spirit. It takes a significant toll on the mental state of the bereaved as they seek to fill a hole that we know can never be filled in the same size and shape of the person lost.

But did you know that grief is actually a full-body experience? One that has physical effects, as well as mental and emotional?

Coming to understand the physical effects of grief helps us get a better picture of our own or a loved one’s grief experience. When we take the bird’s eye view of grief, we’re able to award ourselves and others the compassion necessary to be on the grief journey free of shame.

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Grief, Self-CompassionNici Richardson-McFarlandgrief, body, mind body connection, physical effects of grief, self-compassion, self-care
The Difference Between Self-Care and Self-Compassion (and Why We Need One More Than the Other)
The Difference Between Self-Care and Self-Compassion (and Why We Need One More Than the Other)

Self-compassion is the quality that allows us to remember that we are only human. We aren’t superheroes or robots; we are fluid, changing beings who ebb, flow, and feel. Our experiences cannot be defined or limited, and neither can we. Because we tend to be our worst critics, self-compassion is one of the most valuable tools we can possess.

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Self-CompassionNici Richardson-McFarlandself-care, self-compassion