Adjusting to Widowhood

Short and Sweet Summary: The experience of widowhood is complex and holistic options to help with grief may provide some much-needed relief. From yoga to acupuncture, here are eight ways to assess which holistic alternative might be right for you. Grief is a natural response to loss, but, damn, it’s hard to cope with on…

Short and Sweet Summary: It takes time to move through the sadness and sorrow that accompanies a monumental loss. Grievers often wonder how long it takes to recover from the death of a loved one. It’s hard to predict since no timetable exists and everyone grieves differently, but you can gauge your progress with these…

Short and Sweet Summary: Nothing about widowhood is easy except when it comes to one simple, yet effective, exercise regimen. If you need to take better care of yourself and are looking for something easy, free and sustainable, follow these hard-to-argue-with reasons why widows should walk every day. Are you a widow who needs to…

Short and Sweet Summary: If you’re ready to wake up your senses and inject some fun back into your life, why not book a solo travel journey and get back to the land of the living? With so many solo travel options for widows, the ideas and destinations are endless. When the grief fog begins…

Short and Sweet Summary: Accepting what you can’t control creates happiness where it counts – in your reaction to a circumstance. When you accept that you can’t manipulate the Universe, what was once an obstacle to control is no longer a stopping point on your journey. It’s a crossroads leading to happiness and change for…

Short and Sweet Summary: If fear is limiting your choices in life, it’s time to practice some courage and take steps to reduce it. Imagine what you would do if you were free of fear. How would you act differently if you knew the fear was gone? Or if you knew someone else was watching…