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It’s Okay to Feel Sad About Coronavirus

It’s Okay to Feel Sad About Coronavirus

The Balanced Compass Editorial TeamSeptember 21, 2026Leave a comment 8 min
The global pandemic fundamentally altered the landscape of our daily existence, leaving an indelible mark on our collective psyche. While...
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The Death Positivity Movement

The Death Positivity Movement

The Balanced Compass Editorial TeamOctober 8, 2025 6 min
In a society often uncomfortable with conversations about mortality, a powerful and compassionate movement is gaining momentum: The Death Positivity...
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What Your Post-Breakup Body Odor Means

What Your Post-Breakup Body Odor Means

The Balanced Compass Editorial TeamOctober 5, 2025October 22, 2026 9 min

Breakup stress triggers apocrine glands to produce a pungent odor. Learn why cortisol affects your scent and find practical steps for physical and emotional recovery.

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I Tried Yoga for Heartbreak and Here’s What Happened

I Tried Yoga for Heartbreak and Here’s What Happened

The Balanced Compass Editorial TeamOctober 2, 2025 6 min
I Tried Yoga for Heartbreak and Here’s What Happened The world went monochrome the day my heart broke. It wasn’t...
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Amanda Kloots Shares Emotional Story Behind ‘DWTS’ Performance

Amanda Kloots Shares Emotional Story Behind ‘DWTS’ Performance

The Balanced Compass Editorial TeamFebruary 1, 2025October 14, 2026 4 min

Amanda Kloots shares her journey of grief and resilience following the loss of her husband, highlighting the therapeutic role of dance and community support.

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Coping with Losing a Best Friend

Coping with Losing a Best Friend

The Balanced Compass Editorial TeamJanuary 26, 2025October 20, 2026 4 min

This guide explores healthy ways to cope with the loss of a best friend, including emotional processing, honoring their memory, and seeking professional support.

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Healing Through Grief Journaling

Healing Through Grief Journaling

The Balanced Compass Editorial TeamJanuary 10, 2025 4 min
Understanding Grief and the Power of Journaling Grief is a deeply personal and often overwhelming experience that we all face...
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Healing Through Pilates: A Grief Journey

Healing Through Pilates: A Grief Journey

The Balanced Compass Editorial TeamDecember 3, 2024October 11, 2026 4 min

Pilates aids grief recovery by addressing physical tension and providing a meditative space for emotional processing through controlled breathing and movement.

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Running Through Grief: A Personal Journey

Running Through Grief: A Personal Journey

The Balanced Compass Editorial TeamNovember 1, 2024 3 min
Grief is a powerful emotion that can be overwhelming and all-consuming. For many, finding a way to cope with the...
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Grief is Love Marisa Renee Lee

Grief is Love Marisa Renee Lee

The Balanced Compass Editorial TeamAugust 26, 2024October 24, 2026 3 min
Grief is a complex, multifaceted emotion that touches everyone at some point in their lives. Marisa Renee Lee, a prominent...
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When Your Mother Dies

When Your Mother Dies

The Balanced Compass Editorial TeamJuly 27, 2024October 6, 2026 4 min

Losing a mother is a profound life event that impacts your identity. This guide offers compassionate advice for navigating grief and honoring her memory.

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What is Complicated Grief Disorder? Symptoms, Treatment & Causes

What is Complicated Grief Disorder? Symptoms, Treatment & Causes

The Balanced Compass Editorial TeamJuly 22, 2024October 24, 2026 3 min

Complicated grief disorder involves intense, prolonged mourning that disrupts daily life. Learn to recognize symptoms and explore effective treatment options.

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Grief and SelfCare

Grief and SelfCare

The Balanced Compass Editorial TeamJuly 7, 2024 4 min
Understanding Grief and Its Impact on Wellbeing Grief is a profound and deeply personal experience that touches all of us...
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Equanimity: Definition, Meaning & How To Foster It

Equanimity: Definition, Meaning & How To Foster It

The Balanced Compass Editorial TeamMay 29, 2024September 27, 2026 7 min
What is Equanimity? Equanimity is a state of psychological stability and composure. It refers to being calm and even-keeled regardless...
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How to Manage Traumatic Memories of a Loved One’s Overdose

How to Manage Traumatic Memories of a Loved One’s Overdose

The Balanced Compass Editorial TeamMay 22, 2024October 24, 2026 5 min
Dealing with Painful Memories Losing a loved one to substance abuse and overdose is incredibly difficult. The trauma and pain...
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Recovering from Pregnancy Loss

Recovering from Pregnancy Loss

The Balanced Compass Editorial TeamMay 20, 2024September 28, 2026 6 min
Finding Your Way After Pregnancy Loss Losing a pregnancy can be a deeply painful experience. Whether it happens early or...
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7 Types of Grief: How They Differ + How To Handle Them

7 Types of Grief: How They Differ + How To Handle Them

The Balanced Compass Editorial TeamMay 5, 2024October 1, 2026 7 min
Introduction Grief is a natural reaction to loss or change. There are many types of grief that people experience in...
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Yoga for Grief Relief: 9 Gentle Flows and Meditations

Yoga for Grief Relief: 9 Gentle Flows and Meditations

The Balanced Compass Editorial TeamApril 6, 2024October 9, 2026 2 min

Discover how gentle yoga poses and meditation techniques can help manage grief by reducing stress, improving sleep quality, and promoting emotional regulation.

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Understanding the 5 Stages of Grief in Loss and Bereavement

Understanding the 5 Stages of Grief in Loss and Bereavement

The Balanced Compass Editorial TeamMarch 29, 2024September 27, 2026 5 min
Dealing with loss is an inevitably painful part of life. The journey through grief is personal and complex, with emotions...
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The 10 Best Grief Books: Help Across the Lifespan

The 10 Best Grief Books: Help Across the Lifespan

The Balanced Compass Editorial TeamMarch 29, 2024October 21, 2026 8 min

Explore how different genres of grief literature, from memoirs to clinical guides, provide emotional support, scientific insights, and practical tools for all ages.

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Letting Go of Someone

Letting Go of Someone

The Balanced Compass Editorial TeamMarch 26, 2024October 16, 2026 3 min
Letting go of someone you deeply care for can be one of the most painful experiences in life. Whether it’s...
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How to Support a Grieving Co-Worker Who Has Lost a Loved One

How to Support a Grieving Co-Worker Who Has Lost a Loved One

The Balanced Compass Editorial TeamFebruary 26, 2024October 1, 2026 5 min
Losing a loved one is extremely difficult. When a co-worker is grieving, it can be challenging to know how best...
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