Four Tips For Individuals in Miami to Reduce Divorce Stress During the Holidays

There is no doubt that the holidays can be a particularly hectic and stressful season for many people in Miami. From the start of Halloween to the first morning of the New Year, it seems like the holidays come every year with a heavy flow of costume and party dress planning and making, food and drink preparation and consuming, present buying and receiving, and the comings of goings of in-laws, family friends, and other guests. Add to the chaos of the holidays the stress and strain of a pending Miami divorce, and a person could feel like they are about to lose their minds. Accordingly, as we gear up for the beginning of the holiday season this year, we share four helpful tips for reducing the stress of a pending divorce during the winter festivities.

Tip #1: Share Your Emotions with Your Therapist, Share Your Excitement with Your Kids

The experts at Psychology Today share four helpful tips for managing divorce stress during the holidays. The first tip that the experts advise to combat holiday-induced divorce stress is to speak with a trusted therapist or family friend about your emotions and feelings. The experts at Psychology Today recommend to divorcees during the holidays “Recognize your emotions and talk with a close friend, a family member, or your therapist so that you don’t have to bear them alone. Then it might be easier to share your children’s excitement as they prepare to leave your home for the celebrations.” They also add that it is best to “Keep the holidays cheerful for the sake of your kids. Remember that the divorce is just between you and your ex and that your kids’ holiday experience should still be a happy one.”

Tip #2: Do Not Isolate – Celebrate!

The second piece of advice that the experts at Psychology Today share with divorcing couples and individuals to manage holiday stress is not spending the holidays alone. The experts at Psychology today warn against isolating oneself during the holidays due to divorce, advising, “Make a plan with friends, or help at a homeless shelter if your kids are with your ex. Don’t isolate.”

Tip #3: Put Aside the “Process” and Enjoy the Holidays

The experts at Psychology Today encourage divorcing couples and individuals to “Put your legal divorce process aside for the holidays. You can pick it up again in January. Setting aside the stress of the process will allow you to focus on what really matters during the season.” Of course, it can be great to get away, but first make sure to consult with an experienced Miami divorce attorney so that you do not run afoul of any deadlines or responsibilities in your case.

Tip #4: Take Care of Yourself

Finally, it is important for divorcing couples and individuals to take care of themselves during a “stressful and painful” period. Get some rest, relaxation, and make sure to eat, hydrate, take walks, and get enough sleep during the holidays.

If you are in the Miami area and you need legal help with the complex Miami divorce process, contact the experienced Miami divorce attorneys at True North Law, P.A. Do not hesitate to speak to an experienced Miami divorce lawyer about your rights and options in your case. Call True North Law, P.A. and speak to an experienced lawyer now.

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