Christmas is finally here. It is a season filled with joy and merriment. However, not everyone is experiencing happiness during this festive time. For people like me, grief is a challenging reality that needs to be dealt with even when the city is glowing with fairy lights and carols are playing on the radio. Grief can be a downer, but it does not mean the end of the world.
I have survived several Christmases while grieving. It is not an easy endeavor, but it is doable. Here are some tips that I can share on surviving Christmas with grief:
Exercise- Working out can give you a much-needed energy boost. It can inspire you to continue moving throughout the day. Here is a Christmas themed workout that I have been following lately:
Video by Reps to the Rhythm
2. Write on your journal- Are you feeling lonelier than usual on Christmas time? Maybe you just need a journal where you can vent out and write your sadness away. Here is a video that may inspire you to jumpstart your journaling habit:
Video by Noted Journal PH
If you are not the type who journals in paragraph form, you can give bullet journaling a try. Here is a video to get you acquainted with the system:
Video by Noted Journal PH
3. Write a book- This can reward not just your future readers but your soul as well. Write your own story, and it could end up being a book. If you do not know where to begin, watch this video that helped me write my own book:
Video by AnakNiRizal
Christmas is just a season. It will eventually pass. Follow my suggested steps and trust me, you will get through this. So get moving, get writing, and make this Christmas a better story amidst the grief in your heart.