Surviving Your First Holiday Season Recently Divorced
If you’ve recently gone through a divorce, the air of the seasons shifting towards holiday celebrations may not be something you’re looking forward to. However difficult your divorce was, you should still be able to celebrate welcoming a new chapter of freedom into your life.
While you may not be up for a huge Halloween party or mistletoe later on in the year, it’s always best to prepare yourself for the three month holiday season headed your way. Here are some general tips for surviving the fall and winter seasons after your divorce.
Keep Yourself Busy
The summer has passed and cooler weather has begun to creep in. Now is the perfect time to start thinking about any projects around the house that you can accomplish while the weather is comfortable.
Start planning your new spring garden, dig into that bathroom remodel you’ve wanted for years. As a newly divorced individual, you are now responsible for your freedom, and keeping yourself busy can be the ticket to beating the fall and winter blues.
Spread Some Volunteer Cheer
As cool weather becomes more prominent, local shelters will be in need of volunteers. Even if you aren’t in the spirit of fall or winter holidays, you can bring some cheer to your community by actively volunteering to improve it.
Not only does this take your recent contested divorce off of your mind and build character, but we guarantee that someone in the community deeply benefited from your actions.
Maintain Level Expectations
If your divorced involved a fair amount of property division and spousal maintenance, the chances are that you won’t exactly be financially flushed during the holidays. Start preparing for the big seasons now. Know your budget and keep expectations for how much money to spend on loved ones in check.
You could even take your mind off of your divorce by starting your holiday shopping early and buying a small gift for your children or family members during the off season of holiday shopping.
Don’t Spend the Holidays Solo
Reach out to your friends and family and start making your holiday plans now. Giving yourself something to look forward to and prepare for can help alleviate some of the negative feelings that can surface after divorce.
If you are part of a divorce where children were involved, you should also start making co-parenting holiday plans with your ex-spouse. This will help prevent any painful mishaps once the big dates actually arrive.
Give Facebook a Break
Finally, it’s the heat of an election season, and your tension is already high. Take a social media sabbatical and begin to rediscover in-person hobbies like reading or crafting that can help get you in the relaxing mood of fall.
Settle Your Divorce With Nilsson Legal Group
If you’re ready to file for divorce, Nilsson Legal Group is here to help you navigate your way through the process. We understand that your divorce is a difficult time for you and your family and some of the issues involved in your divorce can seem complicated.
Trust our family law attorneys to help you make the right decisions surrounding your divorce and guide you towards a positive outcome. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation.