At the end of each grieving session, picture yourself placing your sadness in a secure container, closing the lid, putting it on a shelf in a cupboard, and shutting the cupboard door. It will still be there tomorrow when your time to grieve rolls around again. 3. Maximize Comforting Activities A lot of people try to push their grief aside by “having fun,” even if that means drinking enough tequila to float the Disney cruise fleet. These same people may also try to cheer you up by forcing you to go dancing, sleigh riding, clubbing baby seals, or whatever else they do for entertainment. Listen:
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