Sadness serves an important purpose. It reminds us of something that needs our attention. So we shouldn't avoid it all the time.

In fact, sadness can help you build mental strength when you know how to manage it well. Some of the things I share are:

• How allowing yourself to feel sad makes you mentally stronger


• Strategies for processing sadness


• The dangers of avoiding sadness all the time


• Five strategies for working through sad feelings


• The benefits you gain from addressing sadness

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