By Victoria Hopkins
1. Routine.
For me routine has been so helpful in keeping me sane. This doesn’t mean you need to write out a super specific schedule but having one to three things you do in the morning and one to three things in the evening has been so helpful for my mental health. Morning meditation, journaling and coffee have been something that I look forward to every day.
2. Connections.
Being an introvert I didn’t put much stock in social connections. While there are select number of people that I enjoy seeing, quiet time is preferred. Now having in person hang outs is not an option and I’m struggling. Simply being with people in quiet moments is needed for my soul. I am making new connections and getting creative with how I spend time with friends.
3. Grief.
In a way this feels a lot like early grief. I’m disconnected from the world. Unsteady and looking for control. It’s really making me miss my dad so much. It’s bringing up a lot more emotions that I didn’t realize were still sitting inside me. All this extra time has me missing my dad terribly.
4. Writing.
I’ve always found the written word to be my go to mode of communication. It’s easier to make sense of my thoughts when I write them out. Making space to write daily has been so helpful for my mental health. If you are new to writing, journal prompts can be helpful or just set a timer for 15mins and write whatever comes up.
5. The power of stillness.
I never thought of myself as someone who needed to be busy and do all the things. Yet now I am finding myself restless and unsettled. Being with my thoughts and sitting with my emotions has been a challenge-which is curious as it’s something I do for a job. A lot of shame and anxiety is being stirred up right now. I am looking at them with compassion-trusting that they are coming up to be explored and released.
About Victoria Hopkins
Victoria Hopkins is a shadow work facilitator, intuitive mentor and aspiring writer. She is the owner of Victoria Hopkins - Intuitive Wellness, where she shares the power of reconnecting to your shadow self.
July 4th 2019 will forever be the day that changed everything. She got the call that her dad had a heart-attack while on vacation. The sudden loss of her dad, Steve Hall broke her. Since then she’s made it mission to share her journey with grief and loss. The hope is that she can use her experience as teachable moments for others who are living with loss.
She lives at home in Canada with her husband and 3 kids. You can follow Victoria on Instagram.
