{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"How to Care for Yourself When You Don't Even Know What You Need","description":"When you're grieving, so much of your energy goes into simply surviving\u2014or caring for everyone else\u2014that you can lose touch with yourself. Then someone asks, "What do you need?" and your mind goes completely blank. In this episode, we're talking about why that happens and one simple exercise that can begin reconnecting you with yourself. I'll encourage you to make a list of 20 small things you genuinely enjoy\u2014from ice in your water, a favorite coffee, fresh flowers, a walk outside, getting your nails done, reading a good book, or wandering through your favorite store. None of these have to be big or expensive. The goal is simply to remember what brings you comfort and joy. As you begin noticing these little things, you'll not only care for yourself better\u2014you'll also be able to communicate your needs when the people who love you ask how they can help. If you've forgotten what makes you feel like you, this episode is for you. Grief Doesn't Take the Summer Off- get support here. ","author_name":"Catholic Grief Coach","author_url":"https:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/418655","html":"