You will lose many things, people, and situations in life, even (and maybe especially) when you’re making changes in a positive direction. Here’s the lowdown on the stages of grief and how they work (hint: it’s not linear) so that you can anticipate what’s to come.

Quote to remember:

“Any life transition involves some kind of loss.”

Takeaways:

• Grief is part of all change, whether the change is good or bad
• The fourth stage of depression often feels like the worst part, despite it being before acceptance
• Accepting change and everything that comes with it
• The stages of grief do not go in order, and you cycle between them rather than go step by step
• No emotion lasts for very long
• Judging our feelings will add another layer of feelings

What you’ll learn:

• Why we might feel negative emotions when we’re making positive changes in our lives
• The stages of grief
• The optional sixth stage of grief
• What grieving looks like when we make a positive change

Mentioned on the podcast:

• Healing from Betrayal with Dr. Debi Silber
• Elisabeth Kübler-Ross and David Kessler’s work

THIS WEEK’S CHALLENGE: Notice one moment when you are grieving the loss of something. Which stage(s) are you in?

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