5 Powerful Ways to Reclaim Joy After Loss

Life is an adventure filled with ups and downs, and unfortunately, loss is something we all must face at some point. Whether it's the loss of a loved one, a job, a relationship, place or a significant life change, it can be incredibly challenging to find joy amidst the pain and grief.

As someone who has personally experienced profound losses, I understand how heavy it can feel and the deep desire to rediscover happiness that emerges. I see you. I feel you. And I'm so sorry you're going through this.

These five invitations to reclaim joy after loss that have not only transformed my life but also empowered countless curious humans, like you, to find their light in the darkest of times.

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5 Ways to Reclaim Joy after Loss

1 - Embrace Daily Rituals: Establishing a set of intentional daily rituals can bring stability and grounding during difficult times. Whether it's starting your day with a mindful meditation, engaging in journaling exercises to express your emotions, or immersing yourself in a hobby that brings you joy, these rituals will provide you with a sense of control and nourishment for your soul.

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2 - Know Yourself: Self-awareness is the key to finding joy and contentment. Take the time to explore your passions, values, and strengths. Understand your triggers and how you respond to them. By truly knowing yourself, you can make conscious choices that align with your authentic self, leading to a more fulfilling and joyful life.

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3 - Nurture Meaningful Connections: Surrounding yourself with a supportive community is vital on your journey to reclaim joy. Seek out individuals who understand your experience or can offer empathy and encouragement. Share your story, connect with others who have overcome similar challenges, and find solace in the power of shared experiences.

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4 - Practice Gratitude: Gratitude has the incredible ability to shift our perspective and cultivate joy. Take a few moments each day to reflect on the things you are grateful for, no matter how small they may seem. Cultivating gratitude will help you find beauty in the midst of pain and bring an abundance of joy into your life.

I've been steady in my gratitude practice so far in this year. My "hack" is to use the notes function on my phone to write 1-3 things I'm grateful for in point form at the end of the day. Looking back on the entries is really nice, it acts like a bit of a journal as well, inviting to cherish these precious moments.

5 - Reinvent Yourself: Embrace the opportunity to reinvent yourself after loss. Use this transformative period of unknowing to try new things, set new goals, and discover untapped potentials within you. Reinventing yourself allows you to embrace change, grow in unexpected ways, and find joy in the process of becoming this next version of you.

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A final bonus tip is to Create Rituals that Honour Your Losses. Hold space in your life for rituals that allow you to reflect, remember, and honour the individuals, relationships, or experiences you have lost as part of your healing and rebuilding process. By making space for these emotions through ritual, you can keep cherished memories and stories alive, find solace, and see how far you've come.

I invite you to take this deeper than celebrating birthdays of lost loved ones to find spaces to honour loss, change, and even how far you've come. Some things I do (in addition to celebrating birthdays / death dates of lost ones) have a drink every October 23 to cheers the day I moved to the Cayman Islands and celebrate that chapter of my life; every summer I have one swim I dedicate to my Dad; every time I see a jumping fish I say hi to my baby brother in the sky; every week I journal a note to my inner child. I've learned that small spaces of devotion add up to a more connected and peaceful relationship to what you've lost and also to yourself.

If you are ready to integrate these elements to start to reclaim the joy your life, join the waitlist for my upcoming program, Reclaiming JOY.

This year long group program is designed to help you navigate the challenges of loss while you counciously rediscover joy in your life. Come as you are and you'll receive expert guidance on ancient spiritual tools for well-living, transformative daily, weekly, and monthly rituals to help you counciously step into your next self and embodiment exercises that hold space your emotions and a supportive community that holds space for you. 

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