1: ACCEPT SUPPORT FROM FAMILY AND FRIENDS

According to your needs, balance time spent with others and time spent alone.

2: WATCH YOUR DIET, AND MAKE TIME FOR EXERCISE

Eat healthful food, drink plenty of water, and exercise moderately.

3: GET PLENTY OF SLEEP

Recognize that sleep is essential to dealing with the fatigue of grieving.

4: BE FLEXIBLE

Since everyone grieves differently, find what works for you.

5: AVOID SELF-DESTRUCTIVE HABITS

Avoid the misuse of alcohol or drugs​—which creates more problems than it solves.

6: BALANCE YOUR TIME

Alternate periods of grieving with time for socializing and recreation.

7: KEEP A ROUTINE

Regain a sense of normalcy by keeping yourself occupied with a good routine.

8: AVOID MAKING BIG DECISIONS TOO SOON

If possible, wait a year or more before making big decisions you may later regret.

9: REMEMBER YOUR LOVED ONE

Collect pictures and mementos or write in a journal to keep alive your memory of the person who has died.

10: GET AWAY

Make time for a change of pace​—