#Howtohurtless
Because we care about mental health at L&F, and because we want to help you live in these times of crisis as well as possible, we have listened to a lot of podcasts, watched webinars and read articles that deal with the subject. And we have decided to sum up the best ones for you!

The first article we read that made a real difference to us, is this interview with David Kessler in HBR. Kessler is the world’s foremost expert on grief. He asserts that we are feeling a number of different griefs, and the first step is to acknowledge them. “We feel the world has changed […]The loss of normalcy; the fear of economic toll; the loss of connection.”

The key is to to take the time we need to allow for the grieving process to happen.
You’re probably familiar with the 5 stages of grief: Denial (“This virus won’t affect us”); Anger (“You’re making me stay home and taking away my activities”);  Bargaining (“Okay, if I social distance for two weeks everything will be better, right?”) ; Sadness (“I don’t know when this will end”); And finally Acceptance (“This is happening, I have to figure out how to proceed”).The stages may happen in different order, but understanding them helps with coping. 

If you’re feeling anxious, Kessler advises to try and think about the best case scenario, alongside the worst one. He also gives super useful tips to anchor yourself in the present moment. 

And if you feel like this crisis has no end to it, remember that this is a temporary state. History has taught us that this too shall pass. 

Kessler truly believes that we will find meaning in all this: through connection with our loved one, through a true appreciation of long walks, etc. 

We highly recommend that you take the time to read the full interview, it is worth it and full of good recommendations. 

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