54 When Grieving

Affirmation Pod

Josie Ong Media

Education, Mental Health, Health & Fitness, Self-improvement

4.7 • 958 Ratings

🗓️ 5 March 2016

⏱️ 4 minutes

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This really hurts This pain is so challenging At times I just don’t know how to manage it I feel lost I feel overwhelmed I’m hurting and I’m numb at the same time One moment I feel okay , the next I feel distraught Something so random can make me crumble I feel it It hurts This is so hard My head and my heart are not in the same place I give myself time and space to grieve I give myself time and space to mourn I give myself time and space to cry My emotions can be a mixed bag But I have many options for facing my feelings I can write a poem, a story, a journal entry I can create a song, a painting, a memory book I can dance, sing, or do both... Affirmations by Josie Ong The sister episode to this one is Episode 230 Affirmations When Overwhelmed With Grief SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT Thanks for supporting our sponsors! This helps keep Affirmation Pod free for you to listen to whenever you need it. Get your promo codes at AffirmationPod.com/Sponsors LISTENER LOVE 🙏🏻 "If you’re struggling creating your own affirmations as part of your daily practice, I highly recommend Josie Ong’s podcast. They’re super quick to listen to!" - Naomi Powell "I found this blissful podcast in a harsh time in my life when I was going through a toxic breakup. Josie really helped me work through that tough spot with self-care and recognition. I have and always will recommend Josie's podcast to everyone. There is so much knowledge and self love here." - Alexis Maclure "Honestly, I know I’ve gone on about it before, but I just can’t recommend Affirmation Pod enough!" - Tiah Eckhart You Are Enough ❤️ Life can get difficult. Jobs are lost, hearts are broken, plans get changed, things go wrong. We’ve all been there. But when life gives you lemons, how do you cope? How do you navigate through grief with resilience? How do you control your emotions instead of letting them control you? Maybe you have unhealthy coping strategies. Maybe you bury your emotions, talk down to yourself, or power through the day without allowing yourself even a moment of rest and reflection. Sound familiar? Not anymore! 👇🏻 Sign up for premium access to Affirmation Pod and get the language you need to transform your inner dialogue and embrace the fabulous YOU. Offering over 400 ad-free affirmations - plus monthly bonuses! - Affirmation Pod Premium is the toolbox you need to navigate your way through every season of life. Enjoy calming meditations, guided visualizations, empowering playlists and more as you become the best version of yourself. Yes, life isn’t always easy. But with the help of Affirmation Pod Premium, you’ll be more equipped to handle the ups and downs with grace, confidence, and courage. And you’ll feel better about yourself too – double win! Sign up today for ad free versions of all the Affirmation Pod episodes PLUS over 80 bonus ad free episodes you won’t hear on the podcast. GET PREMIUM ACCESS NOW AffirmationPodAccess.com FAVORITE BONUS EPISODES INCLUDE Resilience Playlist Self-Love Bonus Playlist Changing the Stories You Make Up in Your Head I Can Handle This Slowing Down for Stillness Keeping the Past in the Past SUBSCRIBE FOR PREMIUM ACCESS AffirmationPodAccess.com “I listen to these while I'm brushing my teeth or getting a facial. She always drops some nuggets.” – Gabrielle Union "This is my all time most favorite affirmation podcast! Download it my friends. Her voice is so relaxing." - Brittany Mchugh “Josie talks to you and it sets a really positive tone for the day.” - Maria Hatzistefanis How can I serve you better? I always welcome your feedback and suggestions at AffirmationPod.com/Feedback Thanks for listening to Affirmation Pod today! 🙏🏻 Now go be you, know you and love you! Sending love and strength ❤️💪🏻✨ Josie BECOME A PREMIUM ACCESS MEMBER AffirmationPodAccess.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:31.4	This really hurts. This pain is so challenging. At times I just don't know how to manage it. I feel
0:38.7	lost I feel overwhelmed I'm hurting and I'm numb at the same time. One moment, I feel okay. The next moment, I feel distraught. Something so random can make me crumble. I feel it. It hurts. This is so hard. My head and my heart are not in the same place. I give myself time and space to grieve. I give myself time and space to mourn. I give myself time and space to cry.
1:10.0	My emotions can be a mixed bag, but I have many
1:17.0	options for facing my feelings. I can write a poem, a story, a journal entry.
1:24.0	I can create a song, a painting, a memory book.
1:28.0	I can dance, sing, or do both.
1:31.9	I can come up with my own special list of how I will face my emotions and I
1:38.6	will keep it handy for when I need it. I ask for what I need. I remember everyone grieves in their own way. I grieve in my own way. I will
1:50.3	take care of myself. I take things one day at a time. I will simply and clearly ask for what I need from those around me.
2:01.0	I will use my voice. I will reach out for support when I need it. I will process on my own when I need it.
2:06.0	I will process on my own when I need it. I will set boundaries on sources of help that aren't working for me.
2:14.8	I know I may not be as consistent as in the past, but I put my needs above what other people think of me.
2:22.0	My focus is on facing this in the healthiest ways for me.
2:27.7	I take refreshing breaks from grieving while not avoiding grieving altogether.
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