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Widows Quest

July 14th, 2008

Do we need a hearty warm up each morning!

I try and go to the gym most days as a way of getting all those positive emotions to flow through this brain of mine! Today my legs were tired, really tired….the muscles were aching and they had no energy. Did I listen ? Of course not and off I went to the gym…after a […]

By anna -- 5 comments

June 4th, 2008

Welcome Jessica, we are here for you

I wrote a post called Who I am, or More Accurately Who am I and Jessica left a comment which will resonate to all widows and widowers out there, including
“There is only me and I will turn 60 in July without my best friend (and younger spouse) there beside me. I don’t think I have […]

By anna -- 4 comments

June 1st, 2008

Carnival of Positive Thinking

We all need some help in moving through the grief cycle, each Sunday I post articles that will help with our positive thinking and help us through the depression

Sheamus presents What Does It Mean To Live Well? posted at i am shéamus.

ananga presents The Simple Art of Anti-Stress Breathing posted at Ananga Sivyer’s Living by […]

By anna -- 5 comments

May 18th, 2008

Carnival of Positive Thinking

Here we are at the start of a new week and as always we take a look at articles that will help us overcome our grief and depression.

Metaliphe presents Sad or Depressed? posted at Chandra Unplugged - No nonsense, Straight-up blogging from a Life Coach, saying, “Are you really depressed or are you just sad? […]

By anna -- 3 comments

February 28th, 2008

Reconciliation not Resolution

I received a wonderful email from someone who has lost his wife and asked me about how to cope when the family starts to quarrel over the death.
Wow, a huge question and one that really does depend on the situation but here are my thoughts..
I think we often as human beings need to be right, […]

By anna -- 0 comments

February 27th, 2008

Reducing Stress at Times of Grief

I always think about a Chinese proverb -
“Tension is who you think you should be. Relaxation is who you are”
When I look back at the time of death, I can remember the tension in my body. I remember thinking “Be strong” “Don’t break down you have too much to do” “Don’t cry when you tell […]

By anna -- 3 comments

February 11th, 2008

10 Tips on Speaking at a Funeral

I received an email from someone who is speaking at a funeral this week and wanted my tips on how to cope with the stress and pressure whilst you are grieving. I thought I would share the speaking tips

I concentrated on seeing this as speaking on his behalf, this was not about me or my […]

By anna -- 7 comments

December 30th, 2007

Carnival of Positive Thinking

Alex Marlin presents 11 Tips To Getting Anything You Want posted at Life Improvement Tips For Thin and Small People.

Blaine presents Before you love someone, learn to love yourself posted at BlainePower.com, saying, “Often times people fail in life because their lack of self-love encourages them to do things unproductive and potentially harmful to […]

By anna -- 3 comments

December 16th, 2007

Carnival of Positive Thinking

As always on a Sunday I bring together articles that can help us turn our grief from our bereavements to thinking positively about the future.

SJ Yee presents 7 Motivational Quotes To Start Your Day, Everyday! posted at Personal Development for the Book Smart.

Santa’s Elf presents A tree of thanks posted at Love Santa, saying, “This […]

By anna -- 3 comments

December 9th, 2007

Carnival of Positive Thinking

Well done to us all for coping - no matter how well or how bad(!) - with our grief. As normal on Sunday I post a series of articles on how to not only cope with the week ahead but tips on how to keep positive and also how to start finding happiness going forward […]

By anna -- 6 comments