On behalf of Ronald H. Kauffman, P.A. posted in Divorce on Monday, June 17, 2013.
Divorce is not a sprint, it’s an endurance race. Sadly, divorce is also one of the most painful you may have to go through. Even couples who are amicably divorcing suffer through major divorce-related stressors.
Believe it or not, dealing with stress can help be the difference between resolving the divorce successfully or not. I’ve seen clients do some of the most harmful and self-destructive things to themselves and their case solely because of the stress of the divorce.
So, how do you overcome stress? Recently, Huffington Post asked some of their readers on Facebook how to keep calm during the most burdensome days of their divorces.
“From repeating simple mantras to finding solace in their favorite Pandora station, click through the slides below for some of our favorite answers, then head to the comments and tell us what helped you de-stress during your divorce.”
Some of the best suggestions I read:
- Exercise: “A 10-15 mile bicycle ride (and boy was I fit!)”
- Being Proactive: “planning my future”
- Music: “Pandora.com and a long walk”
- Self-improvement: “Massage therapy school”
- Entertainment: “classic movies”
- Friendship: “My best friend”
- Family: “My daughter”
- Staying Active: Painting
There are many stressful situations in life. Finding your stress relief can help you deal with stress ad hopefully resolve problems. Sometimes it may not seem hard, but it isn’t too difficult to find pleasure in this world. Even simple things such as chatting with a friend, watching a good movie, or going for a long walk or run can ease the burden of splitting up.