Explore the emotional challenges of coping with loss while juggling daily responsibilities. Discover how to navigate moments of feeling overwhelmed and the risk of numbing feelings through distractions. Learn to differentiate between healthy rejuvenation and harmful avoidance behaviors. The importance of community support shines as a beacon of hope, encouraging self-reflection and resilience. Finally, find practical strategies for managing emotions and embracing self-compassion, reminding us that it's okay to seek support during tough times.
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Life Goes On
William Kerb describes a difficult period after his mother's sudden death.
He highlights the surreal experience of daily life continuing amidst grief.
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Pressure to Persist
Societal expectations often pressure us to maintain normalcy during difficult times.
This can clash with the internal need to pause and process challenging emotions.
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Self-Compassion
Acknowledge the difficulty of focusing when facing challenges.
Practice self-compassion instead of self-criticism during struggles.
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Over the last few weeks, it has been increasingly difficult for me to keep myself focused on what I want to be focused on. I don’t think I have to particularly speak to the reasons; we’re all handling the state of the world in our own ways - in many ways, it has a similar feel to the beginning of the pandemic, where I felt like I needed to pay extra attention to the news because so many people around me were ignoring the alarm bells.
Trying to deal with all of this while also having to grapple with the cognitive dissonance of having to go on with real life while all of this is also going on at the same time can be incredibly difficult. It feels like we should be able to press pause on all the other things going on in our life.
But regardless of how we feel, time marches on.
In today’s episode, we’re tackling how to navigate life when focus feels impossible, why we turn to numbing when we’re overwhelmed, and most importantly, how we can break out of that cycle in a way that actually supports us.
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More than anything, I want to remind everyone to give themselves grace when they’re going through something. We’re not always going to get it right, but being hard on ourselves is never the right answer.
Throughout your day, take a moment to check in with how you’re feeling. We tend to ignore our feelings until they become something we have to deal with.
Forget the "Go big or go home" mentality. Tiny changes—like five minutes of mindful breathing or a short walk—are more effective than drastic, unrealistic plans.
When everything feels overwhelming, find support. Whether it’s a friend, an online group, or a therapist, you don’t have to handle everything alone.
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