Joy and grief may seem like mutually exclusive experiences, but finding joy during grief is possible and important.
Here’s how to do it.
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Psychological research holds thattwo seemingly opposing feelings can occur at once.
With that in mind, its clear that dulling the negative emotions can also blunt the positive ones.
2 common inhibitors that may be in the way of your joy
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Judging your pleasure and what feels good
Many of us werent taught how to identify what feels good.
In reality, pleasure can be selfish, big, messy, and exuberant.
The effort tobegood may keep some from prioritizing what actuallyfeelsgood.
Know that claiming joy is not a negative, self-indulgent pursuit, but one you owe yourself.
4 facilitators of joy to use during times of grief
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Freeing yourself from the burden of focusing on tough feelings can help with finding joy during times of grief.
Examples of what you might notice include:
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Sharing
Healing happens in connection, and pain thrives in isolation.
Consider a person who makes you feel seen, soothed and secure.
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Things you might consider sharing include:
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To facilitate that, consider designating 10 minutes per day for dream time.
Expect that as you steep yourself in joy during times of grief, the shadows will arise alongside.
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