This really hurtsThis pain is so challengingAt times I just don’t know how to manage itI feel lostI feel overwhelmedI’m hurting and I’m numb at the same timeOne moment I feel okay , the next I feel distraughtSomething so random can make me crumbleI feel itIt hurtsThis is so hardMy head and my heart are not in the same placeI give myself time and space to grieveI give myself time and space to mournI give myself time and space to cryMy emotions can be a mixed bagBut I have many options for facing my feelingsI can write a poem, a story, a journal entryI can create a song, a painting, a memory bookI can dance, sing, or do both...Affirmations by Josie OngThe sister episode to this one is Episode 230 Affirmations When Overwhelmed With Grief SPONSOR SPOTLIGHTThanks for supporting our sponsors! This helps keep Affirmation Pod free for you to listen to whenever you need it.Get your promo codes at AffirmationPod.com/Sponsors LISTENER LOVE 🙏🏻"If you’re struggling creating your own affirmations as part of your daily practice, I highly recommend Josie Ong’s podcast. They’re super quick to listen to!" - Naomi Powell"I found this blissful podcast in a harsh time in my life when I was going through a toxic breakup. Josie really helped me work through that tough spot with self-care and recognition. I have and always will recommend Josie's podcast to everyone. There is so much knowledge and self love here." - Alexis Maclure"Honestly, I know I’ve gone on about it before, but I just can’t recommend Affirmation Pod enough!" - Tiah Eckhart You Are Enough ❤️Life can get difficult. Jobs are lost, hearts are broken, plans get changed, things go wrong. We’ve all been there.But when life gives you lemons, how do you cope? How do you navigate through grief with resilience? How do you control your emotions instead of letting them control you?Maybe you have unhealthy coping strategies. Maybe you bury your emotions, talk down to yourself, or power through the day without allowing yourself even a moment of rest and reflection.Sound familiar? Not anymore! 👇🏻Sign up for premium access to Affirmation Pod and get the language you need to transform your inner dialogue and embrace the fabulous YOU.Offering over 400 ad-free affirmations - plus monthly bonuses! - Affirmation Pod Premium is the toolbox you need to navigate your way through every season of life. Enjoy calming meditations, guided visualizations, empowering playlists and more as you become the best version of yourself.Yes, life isn’t always easy. But with the help of Affirmation Pod Premium, you’ll be more equipped to handle the ups and downs with grace, confidence, and courage. And you’ll feel better about yourself too – double win!Sign up today for ad free versions of all the Affirmation Pod episodes PLUS over 80 bonus ad free episodes you won’t hear on the podcast.GET PREMIUM ACCESS NOWAffirmationPodAccess.com FAVORITE BONUS EPISODES INCLUDEResilience PlaylistSelf-Love Bonus PlaylistChanging the Stories You Make Up in Your HeadI Can Handle ThisSlowing Down for StillnessKeeping the Past in the Past SUBSCRIBE FOR PREMIUM ACCESSAffirmationPodAccess.com “I listen to these while I'm brushing my teeth or getting a facial. She always drops some nuggets.” – Gabrielle Union"This is my all time most favorite affirmation podcast! Download it my friends. Her voice is so relaxing." - Brittany Mchugh“Josie talks to you and it sets a really positive tone for the day.” - Maria Hatzistefanis How can I serve you better? I always welcome your feedback and suggestions at AffirmationPod.com/FeedbackThanks for listening to Affirmation Pod today! 🙏🏻Now go be you, know you and love you!Sending love and strength ❤️💪🏻✨Josie BECOME A PREMIUM ACCESS MEMBERAffirmationPodAccess.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices