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You might try some deep breathing exercises or or relaxation techniques Take a a a a a a a a a a walk or or maybe a a a a a a a a a a yoga class to relax relax Take control It is is important at at this time to do
things that can give you back some sense of control You will be faced with making many decisions regarding your future both personal and and financial Take your time making major decisions and and and begin slowly Handle projects in in in in small increments of time This will help build your confidence and prove that you you are making progress As you you you are getting your your finances in in in in order order get get your your other affairs in in in in in order order as well Change insurance insurance beneficiaries Check your your health and other insurance insurance policies Discuss your your your own funeral funeral arrangements with your your family and funeral funeral director Taking care of of life’s “paperwork” can help restore a a a a a a a sense of of of control and give you peace of mind Find yourself
Grief has changed your life completely You You cannot go back to being who you you were You You You really don’t ever get get “over it” it” but you you can can get get “through it” it” You You can can learn to live with who you you are now Most bereaved people experience a a a a a a a change of perspective and discover that their priorities change Now is is a a a a a a a a a time to to take a a a a a a a a a a a personal inventory and and reassess your beliefs and and values You may find great comfort in in in your faith community as you you look for for meaning You will discover new strengths and talents Trust your heart Create new routines and rituals
Develop new new routines and patterns as you you search for the the new new you you Acknowledge the the empty chair and and move it it Rearrange your furniture and and create a a a a a a a a a a a a space just for you you Exercise at at a a a a a a a a a a a a a a specific time each day Journal and make an an entry daily Daily patterns will help you you develop your new new identity and find a a a a new normality Find ways to to remember the life of your loved one daily You do
not have to to to say goodbye It is important to to acknowledge the change in in your relationship You do
not stop loving someone just because they have died You can still maintain a a a a a a a a a a a a a relationship in in in your heart They are are are a a a a a a a a a a a a a part of who who you you you are are are and who who you you you are are are becoming Reach out to others Learn to to ask for what you need Your family and friends want to to to help so let them know how Turn to to people you can trust for for for support and for for for information Find people who will listen when you want to to talk Leave the the the scrapbook or photo album out on the the the coffee table so others can remember and share memories with you You may consider joining a a a a a support group Legal Issues
Wills probate joint property estate estate taxes selecting estate estate trustees/attorneys for property and and personal care and and other issues may appear somewhat intimidating at at at at at first Fortunately with a a a a a a a a a a a a a little guidance and preparation dealing with such matters does not have to be so overwhelming Administration of a a Will A will is is an instrument by which a a a a a person (the “testator”) makes a a a a a a disposition of his/her property to to be performed or or or or take effect after his his or or her her death A well-drafted will may provide for the the welfare of the the the testator’s testator’s family distribute the the the testator’s testator’s assets in accordance with his/her wishes and secure the the the efficient management of the the testator’s property Handwritten wills wills (“holographic wills”) can be made by a a a a a a a a testator without the services of a a a a a a a a a lawyer However problems can arise if not done properly and/or in accordance with applicable legislation A properly drafted will can be a a a a a a a a a a a a simple inexpensive way to address many estate-
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