Just Went Through a Divorce? Life after divorce can be a challenge on its own. Adjusting to being single again is not an easy task. Living “outside the norm” of marriage, especially if you were married for many years, requires its own learning curve. To move your life forward, it starts with focusing on yourself. Use this valuable opportunity to rediscover who you are. Think of this time as an adventure to explore your true self:

Appreciate Your Strengths: Over time, you may have forgotten to appreciate yourself and only focused on what you don’t like about yourself or your life. Make a new intention, starting today, to remind yourself of all the qualities you possess and read that list every day. Keep reading it until you believe it.

Make a new intention, starting today, to remind yourself of all the qualities you possess and read that list every day. Keep reading it until you believe it.

10 Minutes a Day Can Make a Difference: During and after a divorce, there are bound to be grieving feelings, much like when we lose someone. Many people feel the need to stay busy to keep their minds off this stressful time. It’s important to remember that you deserve to do something special for yourself every day, even if it’s just for 10 minutes. It can be as simple as taking a walk around your neighborhood or reading a book with your favorite cup of tea.

Train Yourself to Let Go of Feelings and Thoughts: Dwelling on regrets and bitterness will only hold you back from moving forward in life. Is your inner voice constantly focused on “what ifs” and “if onlys”? It’s normal for a certain period, but not for the long term. To propel your life forward, it’s important to acknowledge your feelings and learn from past experiences to prepare yourself for the exciting things that lie ahead. Yes, there is life after divorce. Learn to let go and move on!

To propel your life forward, it’s important to acknowledge your feelings and learn from past experiences to prepare yourself for the exciting things that lie ahead. Yes, there is life after divorce.

Lighten Up: Life after divorce usually means added responsibilities. Whether it’s being a single parent or shouldering the tasks you used to share, now having to do them alone. How do you handle it all without getting too stressed? To start, learn to laugh more, especially at yourself. Learn to go with the flow and not take life too seriously. Learn to live in the present moment. Start looking around you. Observe everything attentively. Use all your senses!

What Truly Makes You Happy? What is truly important to you? What is your true purpose in life? If someone were to ask you those questions, how would you answer? Knowing your life’s purpose will give you a genuine sense of self. It will provide direction and help you make clear decisions about the path ahead. Take time to focus on what truly matters to you. Feel the true passion within your heart and yourself.

What Truly Makes You Happy? What is truly important to you? What is your true purpose in life? If someone were to ask you those questions, how would you answer?

What Does Your Intuition Tell You? Use this time to reconnect with your inner awareness of who you are. Understand the emotions you’re feeling. To begin, acknowledge your feelings. Is it stress, fear, resentment, and a sense of lack (lack of time or money)? Or is it the energy that moves your life forward, such as joy, abundance, happiness, love, and compassion? One way to help yourself is by expressing gratitude for what you’re currently working on in your life. Also, check out the article titled “Intuition… How to Recognize It.”

Be Honest with Yourself: During divorce, doubts often flood our minds. We question ourselves about what’s right, what should be done, or how we feel. Making decisions can seem difficult. Listen to your heart. What feels right? What doesn’t feel right? If a situation doesn’t feel right, try pausing or waiting. Sometimes waiting is the best thing to do. By waiting, you might let the situation unfold more easily without worry. If a decision feels right, it usually means you’re heading in the right direction. When we listen to our hearts, we are in integrity with ourselves. When we are in integrity with ourselves, we learn to say NO more easily. If after a day or two you still feel unsure, remind yourself that the timing may not be right. If you feel excited, say “yes” and enjoy yourself!

What Does Your Intuition Tell You? Use this time to reconnect with your inner awareness of who you are. Understand the emotions you’re feeling. To begin, acknowledge your feelings.

Divorce will never feel easy or enjoyable, but realizing that you will get through it successfully is a crucial first step. To endure and thrive after a divorce requires support and various strategies. It’s a significant transition in your life. Why go through it alone if you’re struggling? Don’t hesitate to reach out to a psychologist who can assist you.