As a therapist who experienced the loss of my husband at 26, here's how I managed to be present at work during my toughest moments.

Amy Morin's Background: Amy Morin is a psychotherapist, podcast host, and author who became a widow at 26 after her husband died of a heart attack, which compounded her grief from losing her mother three years earlier.

Coping Strategies: She shares three key strategies she used to manage her grief while returning to work, including the "10-minute rule" to help her get started on difficult days.

Emotional Awareness: Morin emphasizes the importance of naming emotions before entering challenging situations, as it can help reduce their intensity and improve emotional regulation.

Scheduled Worry Time: She advocates for scheduling specific times to worry, which can help prevent anxiety from overwhelming the workday and allow for better focus on clients and tasks.