12/18/2024
The first major holiday after a separation or divorce can be challenging. Depending on the length of the relationship, many couple- or family-centric traditions may have been part of your past celebrations, and now they are missing. It can highlight the changes in your life, especially those sharing custody of children. Now is a great time to start new holiday traditions. Incorporating a day of self-care can be a wonderful to honor where you are.
If you are a person who enjoys socializing, make plans with other people who may not have family or a significant other, and do something fun and out of the ordinary. You may want to take this opportunity to explore hobbies that seem interesting. Crafting classes are available at many craft stores. Hiking, walking volleyball, or kickball clubs can help you move some energy in your body and hopefully make friends. Join a choir, a D&D campaign, take ballet or tap for adults, make a vision board, or find your local pottery painting store and go let your creative side express itself. Many adult benefit from learning how to play again. Many cities have a parks and recreation education department with low cost options available.
If socializing is too much right now, focus your attention on making your living space as comfortable as possible. Check out inspiration, like The Home Edit, or other organization sources and get ideas for making your space comfortable and reflective of your personality.
For more personalized plans for coping, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Juniper Life Coaching by DM, by email at [email protected] or by text or call at 602-663-0631.