Surviving the Holidays through Separation
Typically, holidays are full of love and happiness. However, some clients are going through the most difficult time of their life because they are going through divorce or separation. Further, with COVID, there are additional stressors that we must deal with this year. While this can be a very strenuous and sad time, we have a few tips to keep in mind to keep some of the holiday cheer.
Plan accordingly
While you used to have a schedule that maybe you split between you and your ex-partner’s families, now you can spend each holiday with who you choose- whether this be your family or possibly being with friends. Try to create a schedule that best accommodates your needs this season and spend time with loved ones. This can mean a variety of things to different people, as long as you are happy with who you are spending your time with.
Make new traditions
Surviving the holidays starts with creating new traditions that are your own. Start a Friendsgiving and do a potluck with your friends, order takeout food on a holiday, or maybe even travel if you can at this time. Go home and take the time to be with your family. Essentially, you should do anything that would make you happy this season and sometimes that means completely new traditions to try. Be realistic in what your holidays will look like now with your new normal, but remember that you can make this time the best it has ever been by creating a better routine.
Self care
You are going to have a tough time during the holidays. We understand that. Make sure to take some time for some self-care and take care of your own mental and physical health. This can be anything from watching your favorite holiday movie, spending time with friends or family, or doing a physical activity you enjoy such as running. Keep your headspace clear and go into the holiday season owning your new normal.
NOTICE: This blog is intended solely for informational purposes and should not be construed as providing legal advice. Please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have regarding this blog post.