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www.divorcedparents.co.uk Joanie Winberg After divorce… 10 Things to do and not do during the holiday season


5 Things to Do ✔ Give yourself the gift of relaxation To accomplish this and enjoy the feeling of peace within during the holidays, it is a must to schedule a minimum of ten minutes a day for yourself every single day to recharge.


✔ Learn to let go


Throw that worn-out holiday to-do list in the nearest receptacle!


✔ Start new traditions to help move your life forward after divorce, it is important to start new holiday traditions with your children and family.


✔ Focus on the positive


Start today by focusing on what is working right instead of what is not working and reduce those negative thoughts before they overwhelm your state of mind.


✔ Be kind to Yourself


Do something special for yourself, especially during the holiday season. Go shopping and buy something just for you…not the children or the house. Plan an evening with friends or rent a movie and relax.


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5 Things Not to Do! ✔ Don’t let your mind work overtime. When the holiday stress starts, reflect on your contributions to the happiness of others. A smile to a homeless person, a thank you to a colleague and most importantly the simple act of hugging your children. Let them know how much you care and love them.


✔ Don’t isolate yourself surround yourself with supportive friends and family.


✔ Don’t beat yourself up. Prepare to launch your new self with new intentions.


✔ Don’t forget to dream big. Turn your energy towards your future by building a “dream” collage of your hopes and dreams.


✔ Don’t ignore your intuition. Be patient with your decisions and understand that choice is by design. Honor your sense of right and wrong and believe in who you have become.


Joanie Winberg is the CEO of the National Association of Divorce, a Divorce Mentor and a Certified Human Behavior Consultant. www.singleagain-nowwhat.com/


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