The stress and emotional impact of a divorce
can be difficult to handle,
and some people comfort themselves by spending
money. But in the uncertain
financial environment that
follows a divorce, spending money may be the
wrong thing to do for
your long-term financial well-being.
You should treat yourself well, but try not to
spend a lot
of money doing it.
Hot Baths can be relaxing,
centering experiences that
will help you carve out a
little calm time in an otherwise
stressful world.
Take a Bike Ride in a park
you've never been to. Sometimes
depression is a downward
spiral. You have no motivation.
You don't exercise. You feel
blah. It makes you even
more depressed. A little enjoyable
exercise will get the blood flowing and
lift your spirits.
Go Ahead
and Cry. Sometimes people
get caught up in being strong.
But when you're at home alone or with
a trusted friend,
go ahead and let it out.
Crying can become a necessary
expression of your feelings.
You may start to look forward
to coming home and indulging
your emotional side.
Need some help? Sappy movies
can provide the excuse
you need to start the
tears flowing.
Take a Nap.
The emotional demands of
divorce can leave you exhausted.
Take an hour out of a day
to just relax into a nap.
You'll awake feeling refreshed
and ready to take on the world.
Read a Book -
Any Book.
Watching television
can be draining. Get
caught up in a book, escape
for a few hours and go at your own
pace. Throw some popcorn
in the microwave
and make
a night of it.
Get
a Manicure or Facial. When
you're constantly taking care
of other people or your
own problems, it's very
therapeutic to
let someone take care of
you for a change.
It also helps your
self-confidence, which can
take a beating
during a divorce.
Go to a Movie by Yourself. Matinees
can be an inexpensive
way to get out of the
house and out
of your own problems. And
getting out into
the world,
by yourself,
can be a
big step toward
feeling comfortable
with some of your newfound
independence.
