Divorce and Stress
Stress may interfere with your ability to
function in your daily life. Many people going
through divorce express feelings like “I’m in a
fog.” “I don’t know how I can function.” We are
not suggesting that these recommendations are
easy to implement, after all, divorce brings with
it many negative emotions that can put you
under duress, moreover ...
Here are some tips for dealing
with Divorce Stress:
- Pay attention to your emotional needs: let your feelings out—join a support group, speak with a therapist, share with a trusted friend or join a Bible-based place of worship and make new friends.
- Stay active—start or stay with your exercise routine—consider adding a calming and meditative practice such as yoga.
- Nurture yourself—get plenty of rest, eat healthy and nutritious foods, make a list of your positive qualities and say them to yourself every day—for example: “I am a good mother/father; I am a loving person; I am attractive.”
- Give yourself permission to feel and to heal: Emotions are normal—how you handle them is important—be careful not to succumb to drugs or alcohol. This only leads to destructive behavior.
- Avoid hasty decisions—when you are living through a stressful situation, any decision or change to your life should be well thought out. Take your time, weigh all the options and consequences.
- Have fun ... laugh, play, go out, find new friends, surround yourself with positive people. Find a terrific place to worship.
- Forgive yourself ... forgive your spouse ... and move forward.
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RESOURCES
Throughout the divorce process, the biggest favor you can do for YOU is to be kind to yourself ... and let go
of the things you can. It may seem like you won’t make it through, yet you will, and YOU will be stronger and
happier. The Law Offices of Michael K. Conway has taken the time, developed the relationships and put in the
research to make sure YOU come out of your process feeling whole, healthy, supported, and ready to
move forward with confidence. Below are a plethora of resources dedicated to helping you toward your goal.
SUPPORT GROUPS/PARENTING
www.divorcecare.org
www.ourfamilywizard.org
www.beaconbehavioral.com
www.jeffzimmermanphd.com
BOOKS
Love & Respect, Eggerichs, 2004
The Five Love Languages, Chapman, 2004
Divorce and Recovery, 101 Stories about Surviving and Thriving after Divorce, Canfield, 2008
The Healthy Divorce Keys to Ending your Divorce While Preserving Your Emotional Well-Being, Gold
Mars and Venus Together Forever, Gray, 2005
The Verbally Abusive Relationship, Evans, 1996
My Ex is Driving Me Crazy 10 Strategies for Reclaiming Your Life After Divorce, Koman, 2008
Still Hot The Uncensored Guide to Divorce, Dating, Sex, Spite and Happily Ever After, Mittenthal, 2008
Helping Your Kids Cope With Divorce the Sandcastles Way, Neuman,1998
Building a Love that Lasts, The Seven Surprising Secrets of Successful Marriage, Schmitz, 2010
The Divorce Organizer Planner, Sember, 2004
Dumped A Survival Guide for the Woman Who’s Been Left by the Man She Loved, Warren,1998
Please review our comprehensive website
and either call 203.597.0087 or contact us online: info@conwayfamilylaw.com
to schedule an appointment so we can determine how best to help you.
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