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The Steady Hand

Grounded in action. You cope by doing: making the calls, handling the arrangements and getting the paperwork done.

How it tends to feel

If you’re a Steady Hand, some of this may sound familiar.

  • You feel most like yourself when there’s something to do.
  • Stillness can feel harder than staying busy.
  • Other people lean on you, and you rarely ask for help in return.

What may help

Small things that tend to suit the way you grieve.

  • Checklists and guides that let you make progress one step at a time.
  • Putting your energy into something lasting, like a memorial, a tradition or a plan.
  • Short breaks you plan for, like a walk or a quiet coffee.

Support that suits a Steady Hand

Need more support?

Getting things done is a real way to grieve. The feelings are still there when the list is finished, so let someone else take a few tasks off your hands.

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