Why Setting Goals is Key to Grief Healing — And How a Grief Coach Can Transform Your Journey

Grief feels like a heavy fog, blurring your days and making the future seem painfully distant. When someone you love is gone, the world shifts — and suddenly, life as you knew it no longer makes sense. It’s in this tender, uncertain space that setting goals becomes more than a task — it’s a lifeline. Goals give you a way forward, helping you reclaim purpose, build structure, and rediscover hope, one small step at a time.  

 

But you don’t have to navigate this alone. As a certified grief coach, I’m here to walk alongside you, helping you turn grief into growth and gently guiding you to create a life that honors both your loss and your future.  

 

Why Setting Goals Matters in Healing 

 

Restore Your Purpose 

  Feel lost? Grief steals your sense of direction. Together, we’ll set goals that give meaning back to your days, reminding you that life — though forever changed — still holds beauty and possibility.  

 

Rebuild Your Routine 

  Grief disrupts everything. Setting small, intentional goals creates structure in your daily life, giving you a framework for healing and progress.  

 

See Tangible Progress  

  Healing doesn’t happen overnight. With the right goals, you’ll see and feel the steps you’re taking, no matter how small — restoring hope with every milestone.  

 

Create Space for Emotional Healing

  Goals aren’t just about doing; they’re about feeling. We’ll focus on nurturing your heart, from learning to rest in your grief to finding moments of joy again.  

 

Bridge the Gap Between Past and Future

  Goals honor the memory of your loved one while helping you embrace new possibilities. Together, we’ll hold onto the love that never dies while creating space for life to blossom again. 

 

 How I Can Help You

 

As a certified grief coach I am more than just a guide — I’m your partner in healing, offering compassionate support and practical tools to help you move forward with intention and grace.  

 

Clarify Your Goals and Break Them Down  

  Grief makes it hard to see clearly. I’ll help you focus on what matters most, setting small, actionable goals that feel right for you.  

 

Provide Encouragement and Accountability 

  You don’t have to go it alone. I’ll be your constant cheerleader, holding you accountable, celebrating your progress, and reminding you that setbacks are part of the process.  

 

Reframe Guilt and Self-Doubt

  If guilt or self-blame are holding you back, I’ll aim to help you shift those feelings into compassion and grace, giving you permission to heal.  

 

Balance Practical and Emotional Growth 

  We’ll work together on both practical steps and emotional healing — creating a path that integrates your grief while building a future filled with meaning.  

 

Equip You with Tools and Resources

  From personalized strategies to helpful exercises, I’ll provide the guidance you need to navigate even the toughest moments.  

 

Let’s Walk This Path Together

 

Grief is heavy, but healing doesn’t have to be lonely. With personalized coaching, compassionate support, faith, and proven strategies, I’ll help guide you in turning your pain into purpose, set meaningful goals, and reclaim the life that’s waiting for you.  

 

Because grief isn’t just an end — it’s also the beginning of a new chapter. Let’s write it together, one goal, one breath, and one hopeful moment at a time.  

 

Tammy Badida

Tammy Badida is a writer, certified grief coach, and caregiving guide. After losing her mother to complications from a traumatic brain injury in 2009 and her husband to cancer in 2011, Tammy found a passion for helping others along their grief and caregiving journey. She currently lives in Northeast Florida and is the proud mother of two sons and grandmother to three grandchildren.

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tammy@ltlagriefcoaching.com

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Reaching out for help isn’t always easy, but we are not meant to journey these times alone. I am proud of you being here and considering it now. Let’s take the first few steps together.