On days when getting out of bed seems impossible, our self care abilities are likely to be VERY low. That doesn’t mean that they should be zero… Allowing others a role in our self care on these days can be the most important. Using a checklist can be a helpful way to monitor the basics e.g. drinking water regularly, or … Read More
Sources of Support
There are so many organisations that offer care during end of life, death and funeral planning. Where possible, go for the most specific support for your individual situation. Start with www.thegoodgrieftrust.org this is an umbrella organisation that lists almost every support organisation in the UK. Many will have a free helpline, some are 24hrs. You can also contact your GP … Read More
Daily Planners – Free Download
There are three options for free daily checklists, you can find them in Sunny, Cloudy and Stormy. They each reflect a healthy amount of ‘to do’ type activities for when you are experiencing that type of day… For example on Stormy Days, when things are all too much, just making sure you have regular (non-alcoholic) fluids and brush your teeth … Read More
Peopling
After a death, you will have to deal with people. Some you know, and some you don’t. Depending on what has happened, you may have uniformed services involved as well as family, friends, neighbours, the list can go on. Dealing with all the talking, explaining and repetition is likely to be exhausting. Here are a few ideas for dealing with … Read More
The only thing we can’t avoid…
Apparently Benjamin Franklin said the only two certainties in life were Death and Taxes. As it seems not everyone pays their taxes, I guess that leaves us with Death. It’s the only common experience, one we cannot avoid – humans, animals and even trees that may live for thousands of years. Given all this certainty, and that everyone we know … Read More
Environmentally Positive Planning
I have learnt SO MUCH about this in the last three years, not all of it very easy to talk about. What I do know is that some very small changes can make a HUGE difference to the impact of cremations, funerals and generally at end of life. There is really too much information, so I’m putting a book together … Read More
Daily Diary – Free download
Here is a free download that can be used as a daily, weekly, or ‘as needed’ prompt. Print it out and fill it in, or just read and ponder your answers. Taking time at the end of each day, to celebrate any small victories, to plan ahead or just make a note of something to free some brain space can … Read More
Whole Year Self Care Planner
This planner holds a week to view, any year, diary – alongside self care prompts. Allowing space for ordinary ‘stuff’ and some regular check ins and suggestions for looking after yourself. Available Here
Self Care Journal
A helpful selection of ideas to promote self care, and record or doodle too. Available Here
Grief Journal
The grief journal is so you can take some time to reflect, think and plan over a period of time. It offers an opportunity to keep all your feelings and emotions in one place for a short while, perhaps around an important date or significant event when self care will become more urgent. It can also make a kind gift … Read More