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Getting Up After a Fall - Step 1: Recognize

tip 1 in a series of 6 for recovering from all types of loss

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A skinned knee, a bruised ego, a fracture, a loss – falling down has consequences.

Did you trip? Were you pushed?
Take a moment to assess. Recognize that you are down. Are you, in fact, down …again? Is this a pattern or a first-time occurrence?

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Pay attention. Take notes. Accept what has happened as part of the past. Record your experience for future reference. Looking back will be sweet.

The first step is awareness. Use a journal. Record the facts. Make a list of the highlights or write the full story. Your choice. Just Get it Done Now!

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