Surviving Widowhood

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…

Short and Sweet Summary: Are you a widow whose self-confidence has tanked since your spouse died? When you’re learning how to start over without your person, it can be really difficult to gain traction and believe you’re making progress. However, what successful widows do differently to boost confidence is chuck the self-defeating self-talk and choose…

Short and Sweet Summary: When your ability to remember things or manage simple tasks goes haywire, you’re not going crazy. You’ve suffered a devastating loss and it’s simply your brain’s response to trauma. This “widow fog” or “widow brain” phase is frustrating, for sure. But, you can help yourself deal with widow fog by learning…

Short and Sweet Summary: When you’re suddenly solo and learning how to handle everything on your own, you see potential dangers around every corner. It’s difficult to manage the fear, worry and uncertainty that comes with not knowing what’s going to happen next. Use these super simple strategies to conquer your anxiety of the unknown…