Are you exploring your divorce options? Make sure you’re offering yourself enough quality self-care and support during this difficult time. 

Give Yourself Grace 

Dissolving your marriage is hard, even if you’re the one who initiated the divorce and know it’s the right thing to do. You should allow yourself to have time and space to experience complicated and often conflicting emotions like anger, sadness, and relief. Don’t make the mistake of assuming you have to “move on” in a certain time frame; take the time you need to process what’s happening. 

Schedule Activities You Enjoy During Divorce

Distracting yourself can be a great way to get out of a negative emotional headspace and focus on your own needs. Now may be the time to join a club or start a new hobby you’ve been thinking about and that perhaps your ailing marriage stood in the way of.

Write Down Your Feelings 

Journaling is great way to put your feelings down on paper without the fear of criticism or having to mince words. Your journal is private and a safe place to write down what you’re experiencing through the various stages of your divorce in a way that helps you process it. While it’s important to maintain decorum when dealing with your soon to be ex, you are free to express yourself however you wish in your notebook.

Consider Counseling 

professional support is often necessary to help people process the end of the marriage and start life over again. It’s not a sign of weakness, but rather, one of tenacity and strength to get the support you need. Consider seeing a private counselor and/or attending a peer support group for people who’ve been divorced.

Protect Your Rights 

Advocating for your own rights and best interests may be an unconventional form of self-care, but it’s self-care nonetheless. The effort you put into making sure your rights aren’t infringed upon and that your family’s best interests are always kept in the spotlight goes a long way to healing the hurt of a failed marriage. Seeking legal advice before filing is critical so you have all the information you need to make an informed decision on whether to proceed with a divorce or not. 

Contact an Experienced Florida Divorce Lawyer Now for More Information 

Are you considering getting a divorce or were you served divorce papers by your spouse? It’s important that you not only practice good self-care during this time but also that you take steps to secure the best possible outcome. Call Naples family and divorce lawyer Kevyn Noonan Hayes, P.A. today for your consultation at 239-591-6248.