Divorce Coping Skills

When you are in the midst of separation/divorce it is important that you stay in touch with your mind and body in order to take care of yourself. Especially if you have children, you need to do whatever you can to make this transition easier for you. There are things you can do.

Get rid of extra anxiety and depression

You can get rid of extra anxiety and depression though physical exercise. We all know about the hormones that our brain releases when we exert ourselves so it comes as no surprise that stress management calls for some form of physical exertion.

Walking is an especially good way to begin exercising

Walking is great way to start. Burn off that anxiety by walking it away! Whatever forms of exercise you decide upon is fine…just do it! Start off with small steps and then build up as you progress. If you have any health problems then consult your Doctor first.

Do some simple relaxation exercises

Take a few minutes to simply breathe in and out deeply. Then return to normal breathing but with your concentration solely on the breaths. Don’t worry if your mind races back and forth. Just return your concentration to the breathing. Try it for 5 minutes twice a day and then see if you can increase the time.

Take up yoga or meditation

These two disciplines actually will slow your heartrate and that relaxes you.  Check out classes in your local community.

Pamper and Nurture Yourself

Go get a massage or have your nails and toes done.  Take time off to simply relax.  Soak in a bath with bubbles or lavender scents.  Go to dinner with friends. Visit it museum.  Think of all the things that you really love to do and start doing them again.

Get Support

Get support from family and friends. Don’t isolate yourself. Join a divorce support group. Have a couple of really good friends with whom you can be open and honest.

Reconnect to your spiritual side or find it for the first time!

If you are in touch with the fact that there is a reason for everything in life, then you will be able to cope much better during this Life Transition.

Let’s talk.
You have to take extra good care of yourself now. You’ll need all the strength and energy possible. Contact me today and we can talk about the best ways to nurture yourself so you can do the work of divorce recovery. Your first 30 minute divorce recovery coaching session is free.

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