Meredith Coviello
Meredith Coviello
Episode 174: 5 Ways to Support Yourself During a Tough Season
Episode 174: 5 Ways to Support Yourself During a Tough Season
Episode 174: 5 Ways to Support Yourself During a Tough Season
Wednesday 24th April 2024
Discover practical tips to support yourself during tough times with Meredith Coviello's heartfelt advice on Sweat & Reflect.
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- Stick to a routine to ground yourself.
- Avoid unnecessary distractions that mask emotions.
- Allow yourself to fully feel your emotions.
- Build a dependable support system.
- Set boundaries to protect your mental health.
You need to sit with it. You need to allow your body to process those emotions.
In this heartfelt episode of Sweat & Reflect, Meredith Coviello dives into the five essential ways to support yourself during tough times. Reflecting on a particularly challenging period from April 21st to May 22nd, which marks the decline of her late husband Tim, Meredith shares her personal journey and the coping mechanisms she has developed. She offers practical advice grounded in her own experiences, making it relatable and genuine.
From sticking to a routine to setting boundaries, Meredith's tips are designed to help you navigate through emotionally taxing seasons with grace and resilience. Meredith opens up about the importance of maintaining a routine, emphasising how it can ground you when everything feels chaotic. She candidly discusses the pitfalls of distractions and how they often mask deeper emotions rather than addressing them.
Instead, she encourages you to allow yourself to feel your emotions fully, even if it means setting a timer for a brief but intense session of feeling. Another key point Meredith highlights is the necessity of having a solid support system. She stresses that not everyone can be your go-to person and advises you to be selective about who you lean on during tough times. This thoughtful approach ensures that you receive the support you need without getting overwhelmed.
Finally, Meredith talks about setting boundaries as a form of self-care. Knowing your limits and sticking to them can make a significant difference in how you handle stress and emotional pain. Her advice is not just theoretical; it's practical and comes from a place of lived experience. If you're navigating through a difficult season, Meredith's compassionate and honest approach will provide you with the tools you need to support yourself.
Tune in to find out how you can apply these strategies in your own life and start your journey towards healing and self-compassion.