The New Year Griefy Blues; Is This Normal??

Today I talk about how many of us grievers find ourselves feeling MORE tired, MORE emotional and yes, MORE Griefy than we were during the holidays (or at least AS griefy) and yet it seems wrong. Afterall, the freaking holidays are past. They are over for another year ad we should feel "better", RIGHT??? 

Well .... NOT necessarily and probably not YET. It is very normal to feel this "melty" AFTER the holidays. In this short journey down the rabbit hole today i will talk about:

• Why it's normal to be "meltier" AFTER the holidays. 
• Some suggestions to slow down and take care during this time (and times like this)
• A few updates  - including the NEW Down the rabbit Hole Q & A sessions that start Jan. 22

I closed the episode with this reminder. It's a poem by Donna Ashworth
(You can find  Donna here HERE)

KEEP IT SIMPLE

Keep it simple,
your life,
you can only do so much,
and the simple things are there to fuel your heart.
When the waves of overwhelm start to crash against your wall.
Keep it simple,
you can only do so much.

It’s the simple, everyday, that will help you on your way.
Look around, take in the moment, be at ease.
When the winds of worry roar against the castle you have built,
Take a rest, feel your heartbeat, be at peace.

Keep it simple,
your life,
you can only do so much,
and the little things are there to bring you joy.
When the hounds of dark and dread begin to howl inside your mind.
Keep it simple,
you can only do so much.

Donna Ashworth
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