It’s taken me a long time to understand some basic stop-gaps for shame spirals and awful news. I’m still working on it. I had to practice today, so I thought I’d reiterate my short-list for when shit goes down*:
* a mistake, bad luck, an embarrassment, a disappointment, a wave of grief. . .
- Tell someone you love (text them, call them, face them)
- Move your body (go on a walk, dance in your living room, do a few measly push-ups)
- Find perspective (practice gratitude, take some deep breaths, this too shall pass)
It’s not everything, but it’s a pretty big something.
Isolation is an easy crutch, but it will keep you limping forever.
With Love,
Natalie