Today I wish

to offer

three simple tools

to help those of us

who are having

an especially “off” day.

 

Three fresh ideas

or strategies

for your back pocket

at the ready

in advance of your need.

 

Difficult days arrive

out of nowhere

for new widowed people,

or long-time widowed people.

 

A sad or weepy day can show up without warning.

Consider

trying

one of

these ideas:

 

ONE

Take a short walk in nature to figure it out.

Mother Nature nurtures us when we turn to her. Taking a walk when sorting out feelings, a course of action, or a complicated decision, can be a game-changer.

 

TWO

Help another person.

A beautiful way to get space from yukky feelings or a difficult day is to do a kindness for another. Consider writing a note to tell a friend, family member, or neighbor why you appreciate them. If you know of someone who’s been struggling, try texting them this:

“Just thinking of you and hoping you’re having a good day.”

 

THREE

Offer the gift of words.

Use a card, a piece of lined paper, or a small paper bag folded in half to write a gift of words and send the note to your friend. It can be as simple as this:

“Just a quick note to let you know how much I appreciate you! Thanks for being you.”

The rule is: Take what you need and leave the rest.

 

What ideas

would you add

to the list?

 

Keep going . . . it gets better.