One of the worst and unfortunate things that can happen in your life is finding out that you lost a loved one, especially if that person is close and dear to your heart. When this happens, it would seem like you carry the burden of the entire world on your shoulders. Every waking moment is going to be difficult. You will feel alone, sad and confused, which is why you need to learn how to handle grief in the smartest way possible.

There is no timeline for grief. In addition, cultural and circumstantial factors contribute to how people express and cope with it. — Joseph Nowinski Ph.D.

Here are the top things that you need to remember if you want to get better:

1. Accept The Loss. Be smart enough to remind yourself that your loved one is already gone. Stop dwelling on the past because it will only hinder you from reaching your self-potential. This is the part where you will all discuss how to handle the properties

2. Be Appreciative Of What You Have. Do not lose hope in moving forward to brighter days. Make it a habit to be thankful for everything that comes your way. By practicing gratitude, you will begin to feel better about yourself as well as your surroundings.

3. Read A Book. An effective way of forgetting about your sad state is to start reading a book that you love. Find a material that can keep you interested in reading each chapter.

4. Watch A Movie. If you are the type of person who is very visual, then you must start watching great films. Make it a habit of allocating or setting aside a portion of your day for the sole purpose of comforting others.

5. Find Your Passion. Never feel guilty about doing something that you are passionate about. Explore all the other available options right before your eyes. The technique here is to keep you busy so that you will invest most of your time in moving on after the loss.

…when people express their strengths they are expressing a sense of who they are in a balanced way that is freely chosen and personally important in their life. This then leads to greater happiness for that person. — Ryan M. Niemiec Psy.D.

6. Talk To Friends. Grief is a monster that will keep you up at night. It will make you question a lot of things that you never thought existed. The recommendation is to start opening up to your family members to avoid this from happening.

7. Travel. Another attractive option available on your part is to start traveling to the places that you have never visited in the past. Go to nearby cities and townhouses where you can unwind and explore local shops.

8. Seek Professional Help. Talking to a therapist is also a good idea most especially if you believe that your situation has gotten worse. An expert advice can help you get over grief. However, make sure that you will select.

9. Exercise Regularly. Defeat grief by becoming physically active. Regular exercise can help in producing more happy hormones in your system. As such, the continued process will eventually free you from grief.

No two people experience grief the same way. So even though most of go through something like the 5 stages of grief, not all of us will experience them all, nor in any particular order. — John M. Grohol, Psy.D.

At this point, it is imperative to note that each person has his own way of dealing with grief. Do not judge someone just because he grieves differently from you. Learn how to respect their feelings too.