Managing Losses as We Age
How are you coping with the losses that tend to multiply with age?
Reoccurring life changes often become bitter-sweet reminders of the life we once had: relationships, birthdays, anniversaries, and other special events. This book is a faith-backed, hope-filled perspective in handling your age-related losses.
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Table of Contents
Introduction
Step 1: Talk to someone ASAP
Step 2: Identify the source(s) of your distress
Step 3: Write down what’s been happening and how it’s affected you
Step 4: Read your notes out loud to someone
Step 5: Distract yourself from resentment any way you can
Step 6: Accept the things you cannot change
Step 7: Read the full Serenity Prayer out loud when you start to feel overwhelmed
Step 8: Develop a recovery plan with a therapist or doctor
Step 9: Watch out for stress warning signs—no matter how good you may feel now
Conclusion