Caring for Yourself During Tough Times

It is important to take time for self care during trying times. Some of the obvious ideas are to get a massage or luxuriate in a bubble bath. But here are some other suggestions:

- Eat healthy meals. It can be easy to reach for the junk food during times of stress, but this is when you need nutrients the most.

 

- Wear comfortable clothes. The more comfortable you feel the more comfortable you will be!

 

- Go offline. Take a break from reading the latest news headlines, or Facebook posts. Spend some time unplugged.

These are just a few ideas. Here are 70 different ways to care for yourself. See which ones resonate with you and schedule time to take care of you! Read it here: http://www.abundancetapestry.com/70-ways-for-self-care/

Transitioning After Divorce

You have concluded your divorce. Now what? During the process you probably didn’t think much about what life might look like on the other side. You will need to take time to care for yourself and to reflect on the life-change you just went through. Give yourself this time to regroup physically, mentally, and emotionally.

Take time to put your situation into perspective. Remember why you made the choice you did and realize you can make new choices now. Form a list of benefits to your new situation. Keeping a journal during this transition can be helpful.

It is important to find activities that you and your children enjoy. Try to build new connections and create new memories with them in this new phase of life. Build a new sense of family. Here is a helpful article to offer more ideas: http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/after-the-divorce-dealing-with-personal-and-family.html

Dividing Property and Debt in a Divorce

During divorce there is more to consider than just the legal portion. You must also think about how to divide assets, and debt. It also helps to understand what tax issues you will face.

Many parting couples manage to divvy assets by a “bartering” method. ie You take this and I’ll take that. Another idea is to sell the assets and split the proceeds. A mediator or arbitrator can also be used if a compromise cannot be reached.

In deciding how to handle debt, it’s a good idea to order your joint credit report so you know of all existing debts. Next, use this report to determine which debts are individual and which are joint. It is best to pay off your portion of the debt as soon as possible and allow your spouse to be responsible for his/her part. Agree to share joint debts even though it may seem risky. You never know what the other person will do but you can take responsibility for your part.

For further information you can refer to this article: http://financialplan.about.com/cs/divorceandmoney/a/DivorceIssues.htm