Preparing for the Holidays After Divorce
If you’re recently divorced, you may face mixed emotions and uncertainties about handling the holidays. However, with the right approach, you can gracefully navigate this season and make the most of it.
Here are some tips to help you prepare for the holidays after divorce:
It’s essential to your emotional and physical well-being during this time. Whether practicing mindfulness, exercising, enjoying a favorite hobby, journaling, or taking care of yourself can help you manage stress and negative emotions.
If you have children, co-parenting during the holidays can be challenging. However, collaborating with your ex-spouse ahead of time can reduce stress and ensure a smoother holiday for everyone.
Instead of isolating yourself, spend time with loved ones or participate in community events.
Whether it’s family, friends, or a therapist, don’t hesitate to reach out and let them know how you’re feeling. Sharing your thoughts and feelings with others can help you process your emotions and feel less alone.
Whether starting a new holiday tradition or trying a new activity, getting into the holiday spirit can positively impact your mood.
Let go of high expectations, enjoy the moment for what it is. It’s not social media that needs to be impressed.
By caring for yourself, collaborating with your ex-spouse, avoiding isolation, leaning on your support system, setting realistic expectations, and creating new memories, you can foster a positive environment for yourself and your family.
Our team of experts can help you and your spouse create a holiday co-parenting plan that is agreeable for everyone.
The Collaborative Practice of San Diego is a nonprofit, multi-disciplinary referral network of independent professionals of attorneys, mental health professionals and financial advisors working together to learn, practice, and promote Collaborative processes for problem-solving and the peaceful resolution of family law issues about co-parenting, to preserve the emotional, as well as the financial assets of the family.
Contact us today to learn how collaborative divorce can help your family unit stay intact this holiday season.
Note: This information is general in nature and should not be construed as legal/financial/tax/or mental health advice. You should work with your attorney, financial, medical or tax professional to determine what will work best for your situation.
