Posts Tagged ‘loneliness’
Grieving Your Mother on Mother’s Day
The second Sunday of May is Mother’s Day. If you have a Mother, this can be a special day to show her how much you love her and appreciate her. But what if your Mother has passed away, or you are struggling to become a mother yourself, or as a mother, you have lost…
Read More7 Tips to Support You with your Grief on Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day (and other special days such as Christmas, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, birthdays, and anniversaries) can be hard – real hard – to deal with when you are grieving. Valentine’s Day, in particular, is a powerful reminder that your loved one is no longer here. The days and weeks leading up to them can…
Read MoreGrief – Are you Grieving a Loved One?
Have you recently lost a loved one and struggling with your emotions? This can be an extremely difficult time so I hope that the following information will help you to understand your emotions and how they can affect you. The grieving process is your way of coming to terms with what has changed in…
Read MoreHow to Deal with Mother’s Day When You Are Grieving
The second Sunday of May is Mother’s Day. This can be a special day to show your mother how much you love her and appreciate her. If you have lost your Mother, Mother’s Day can be an extremely painful day. A day of grief, sadness, loneliness and depression. There is a piece of you…
Read MoreHow to look after your mental health at Christmas
It has been an “annus horribilis” year and with Christmas now upon us, there are more challenges and emotions to deal with. While many people enjoy this time of year, for many it brings more pressure on our time and money, while others experience loneliness and grief. This time of year is proven to increase…
Read MoreMother’s Day – how to cope if social distancing prevents you from seeing your Mum
As we brace ourselves for a Mother’s Day without family reunions, high teas or shopping and movie dates this year, it’s important we assess the extent of the impact on those who can’t be near their parents, especially those with ageing parents who may live in an aged care residence or other respite centre. You…
Read MoreImproving low self-esteem for a better work and home life
How you think and feel about yourself impacts on your actions and behaviours every minute of every day. Negative self-talk can affect our relationships, our job and our day to day life. In today’s busy society where there is a constant pressure to do well, or to keep up with social media trends (fashion, home…
Read MoreYou’re not alone in feeling alone – how adult loneliness is affecting us – Part 2
Last month I introduced the topic of loneliness and how it has become more commonplace in our lives as adults. I felt this subject is too important for just one article, and so Part 2 has developed out of a greater desire to help adults not only understand loneliness, but how we can turn adult…
Read MoreYou don’t have to be alone to feel lonely – Part 1
It was after work one day, and I was on the bus making my way home. The bus was packed. I had people sitting right beside and across from me. And I was sobbing, but no one noticed. No one asked if I was okay. No one gave me a comforting smile. Instead, they were…
Read MoreSurviving Mother’s Day Grief – coping with the loss of your Mum on Mother’s Day
Every day can trigger memories of Mum after she has passed, but there are often two days that can be more painful than any other – her birthday and Mother’s Day. While her birthday is a personal affair that intimate friends and family will commemorate with you, Mother’s Day celebrations are everywhere and seem impossible…
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