Create a mantra

This is just another way to keep going when triggers show up, when you have to keep putting one foot in front of the other, because life goes on and the world didn't stop with your loss.

Repeating a mantra can help you calm down especially if you start feeling anxious. You can say it aloud or in your mind.

You can go even further with it and write it down on a paper or wear it in a bracelet as a reminder.

Here are some ideas of phrases you can use:

“I'll do what I can"
"One day at a time" 
“Inhale and exhale” 
"I honor my grief"
I"t's OK to not be OK"

You can experiment with different words and phrases until you find something that feels comforting to you. You can also try phrases from books, poems or song lyrics.

Using a mantra as a point of focus for your mind can help when unwanted thoughts appear unexpectedly or when triggers show up.