Accept that pain will come your way. The more you pretend that pain is not there, the worse it will get.
Write down a scenario in which you imagine coping well.
Let go of what you can not control. Stop doing what you can not do.
Rehearse acting according to your values and believing you did the best you could despite the circumstances.
Don’t avoid doing things that are a little bit hard just because you are suffering; approach tasks that give you a sense of accomplishment.
Increase your connections with other people. Pain allows us to be vulnerable, soften our stance, and let others in. Bearing pain is easier when we are not alone.
Find people in your life and express appreciation to them openly.
Are your actions effective? Do what is needed to get through the situation. Don’t do something that will make it worse.
Assume that you are not the only one who is suffering.
Contribute, help out, help others solve their problems; find ways to make other people’s lives easier.
Do one thing to nourish your body and your soul.
Write yourself a compassionate letter in which you acknowledge the pain and difficulties you are facing.
Find one thing someone else can do to lighten your load and see if they would be willing to do it.
Find three things a day that you are grateful for and share them with someone else.
Stop comparing, judging, or evaluating your emotions.
