Edy Nathan

Ambiverts fall somewhere in the middle of the continuum between extrovert and introvert. An ambivert can exhibit the tendencies found at either end of the spectrum and can find relief from stress when with people or alone. Those involved with an ambivert might find their seemingly contradictory behavior confusing. The ambivert might sometimes be eager to spend time with a large group of people, but might seek solitude and quiet at other times. An ambivert might want to be ne...ar a crowd, yet be alone at the same time. Edy Nathan, author of, It’s Grief: The Dance of Self-Discovery Through Trauma and Loss bit.ly/DancewihGrief #Grief #Sorrow #MentalHealth #EmbraceGrief #Love #2021 Photo by Mia Harvey on Unsplash

Please join me this Friday in a discussion around resilience, pivoting, risk and community. I’m part of this exciting group called The Pivot Quest, I want to personally invite you to a special free, online event we’re hosting this Friday, April 9, noon EST. www.thepivotquest.com During these trying times, we’ve had to learn to pivot. What happens when that pivot needs a pivot? You'll get to hear four different perspectives on pivoting as it relates to resilience. This free we...binar is a gift to help you discover how resilience, community, innovation, and risk can guide you. Sign up and as an extra bonus, you'll get a workbook created by the four of us. Take a trip into pivoting by following the link below #pivot #resilience #community #innovation #risk #COVID19

If you feel the searing pain of grief, that could be a good sign. You are alive, attached to the people in your life and capable of strong emotion. Edy Nathan, author of, It’s Grief: The Dance of Self-Discovery Through Trauma and Loss #grief #loss #griefjourney #griefsupport #love #griefandloss #grieving #healing #mentalhealth #lifeafterloss #bereavement... Photo by Alain Bonnardeaux on Unsplash

The capacity to contain a painful emotion, without rushing to a solution or the eradication of the pain, is an important skill in these days of quick fixes and pain relievers. We become deeper persons, more human, more directly acquainted with the emotions. We take life in; we don’t skirt it or avoid it. Edy Nathan, author of, It’s Grief: The Dance of Self-Discovery Through Trauma and Loss #grief #loss #griefjourney #griefsupport #love #griefandloss #grieving #healing #me...ntalhealth #lifeafterloss #bereavement Photo by Ahmad Odeh on Unsplash

Introverts in Grief: shy reserved withdrawn reticent diffident retiring quiet timid As an introvert, you think before you speak, and don’t usually take big risks because you dislike conflict. You probably have a gift for concentration, and focusing on a goal can make the journey of mourning more powerful and deep because you won’t let it go until you’ve reached resolution or a sense of peace. The grip of grief tends to be a lone journey for you. It’s what you need. Introver...ts require a lot of time to think and reflect. This is how you take care of yourself. Edy Nathan, author of, It’s Grief: The Dance of Self-Discovery Through Trauma and Loss bit.ly/dancewithgrief #grief #loss #griefjourney #griefsupport #love #griefandloss #grieving #healing #mentalhealth #lifeafterloss #bereavement Photo by Ahmed Nishaath on Unsplash

Acknowledging positive voices, it increases their power and authority. Here are some of the ways you can counter the negative voices and develop the positive voices: - Encourage a more positive voice to emerge once you have recognized the currency the negative voice holds. If you can’t imagine a positive voice, begin to identify constructive and encouragment. Google sites like Pinterest or Goodreads, they offer positive, proactive, and helpful quotations. You can access thes...e sites through your phone, computer, or connected device. Use them, try them out, and assess if they work for you. - Write about the voices and their need to exist. Each voice is important. This is a tool that helps sort out why the negative voice is present, whether you need it, why you need it, and what purpose it serves. - Create a new plan that consists of the voices you want in your life, or formulate a revised story that honors who you are right now. Edy Nathan, author of, It’s Grief: The Dance of Self-Discovery Through Trauma and Loss Bit.ly/DancewithGrief #grief #loss #griefjourney #griefsupport #love #griefandloss #grieving #healing #mentalhealth #lifeafterloss #bereavement Photo by Rui Silvestre on Unsplash

In your stomach: Do you want a piece of fruit, a protein, liquid, or carbs? In your head: What is going on in your brain? Are you overwhelmed? Disheartened? Having flashbacks? Feeling helpless? What kind of comfort and security does the food offer? In your heart: Who or what are you missing? What does your heart need from you in this moment? ... In your mouth: What do you want to taste? Maybe it’s not a flavor, but is more of a desire for savoring beauty or longing for something tender. In your psyche: Are you conscious of the anger or anxiety that is messing with your balance? Edy Nathan, author of, It’s Grief: The Dance of Self-Discovery Through Trauma and Loss bit.ly/dancewithgrief #grief #loss #griefjourney #griefsupport #love #griefandloss #grieving #healing #mentalhealth #lifeafterloss #bereavement Photo by Justus Menke on Unsplash

We often get wrapped up in our careers to the point where it becomes our identity. This is not a bad thing but good to be aware of during times of impending change. Are you an #Introvert #Extrovert or #Ambivert ? https://www.linkedin.com//grief-career-introverts-extrove/

The #NewOrdinary is a great re-thinking. This is a sad and exciting time we live in. #RisingFromTheAsh #EmbraceGrief www.edynathan.com Img: Andy Blackledge |Flickr

Positivity is not just about acting "positive." Empathy is positivity for the real... a deeper positivity. #EmbraceGrief

The end of January has come. Follow the link for a poem that pushes back against the falsity of New Years Resolutions. Do you dare refuse resolutions? Do you dare embrace grief and learn to dance with it? #DoYouDare #EmbraceGrief https://edynathan.medium.com/do-you-dare-cfce38a1b154

Recalibration is key to finding emotional success! https://edynathan.com/its-grief-self-discover-through-trau/

Please take a moment to do some emotional prep work!

Problem-solving starts from our own perceptions. How to you view grief? #EmbraceGrief

Check out this article on #HolidayGrief and #HolidayStress and many other at Psychology Today! https://www.psychologytoday.com//202/holiday-grief-strikes