02/15/2026
Recently, there was a trend that looked back to 2016 and compared it to where we’re at now in 2026.
Many posts idealized how things were 10 years ago. And, without meaning to, a whole trend grew around the grief people feel over a version of life that no longer exists.
I think this is a normal part of life.
So for today’s Self Care Sunday, I want to invite you to spend a little time grieving how life used to be, so we can move forward without that heaviness.
Today's practice:
Think about how life has changed in the past 10 years.
I invite you to take a few minutes to name what's been taken from you. Even if you're grateful for what you have now.
Because both can be true.
You might journal on this, or just sit with it. But, give yourself permission to acknowledge the "before" and what you miss about it.
Maybe “before” means before the pandemic. Maybe it means a time when you were closer to your friends. Or maybe it was before a significant loss.
What routines do you miss?
What felt easier then?
What did you take for granted that you can't anymore?
Grief doesn't mean you're unthankful for where you are now and what you have.
So... let yourself feel it. Without judgment. Without rushing yourself through. Because feeling your grief is the first step in letting it go.
Once you’re done, do something small for yourself. Make a cup of tea or have a little sweet treat. End on a lighter note.
