Grief. It isn’t something our culture talks much about; it isn’t something our culture tends to be comfortable with. When others are grieving, we might feel uncertain—wanting to help, but not clear on how to support them in the ways that they might need. And when we ourselves are grieving, we tend not to share what’s happening—afraid that telling others about what’s on our hearts will somehow be a burden to them.
We’ve all been there: lying awake in a new bed in an unfamiliar room, exhausted but unable to sleep. It’s stressful and it’s frustrating. And in moments when your body especially needs rest, like when you’re preparing for a procedure, recovering from surgery, or living with an illness, it can be particularly challenging. No matter what the reason, here are some of our favorite ways to ensure a good night’s sleep.
As our part of the world begins to emerge from the pandemic, we find ourselves in territory that’s both uncertain and new. If you’re currently living with a challenging diagnosis, recovering from surgery, or weathering a life transition, you may be thinking extra carefully about how you can boost your energy and continue to support your body’s natural immunity.
