Space for Grief.

We live in an age where we jump right back into our lives after major life events.

Birth, surgery, death, illness… nothing seems to slow us down.

Don’t get me wrong, I’m terribly guilty of falling into this cycle myself. I was physically back in the office just 3 weeks after my son was born in 2015. Yep. That’s not a typo. THREE weeks. I repeated a similar offense back in 2022 when I only took one week away from the screen at my remote job following a hysterectomy (not a pretty word or a fun time).

Hustle Culture and More

So why don’t we give ourselves space to grieve, heal, maybe even celebrate life milestones? Humans are complex creatures, so there’s no single reason, but we commonly find a few patterns in behavior:

• Avoidance - shutting down thoughts, emotions or bodily sensations

• Glorified Work Cultures - sacrificing all facets of well being for work

• Martyrdom - believing that you don’t deserve happiness or rewards

When we don’t create space for the milestones & the emotions that come along with them, we can begin to experience physical ailments, illness, and cycles of depression.

On the flip side, when we create space in our lives for the micro & macro milestones, we show up to our jobs with greater presence, more focus, and stronger emotional balance.

What’s Your Lived Experience?

Want to discover how you can better balance personal and professional milestones in your life? Reach out- let’s connect!

Need Grief Support?

If you’re looking for support in the grieving process or just need to get comfortable with the topic of death, check out my friend & talented colleague Melissa at sacredtransits.com.