Post divorce, many newly divorced women feel overwhelmed and uncertain about their future. They may feel like they are starting over from scratch.
One of the most important things you can do after a divorce is to make sure you are investing in yourself. This means taking care of yourself both physically and mentally. Make sure to allocate time for self-care, relaxation, and reflection. Doing so will help you rebuild your life after divorce and set you up for success.
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The One Investment Post Divorce That Comes Without Risk
All investments come with a risk, except for one. It is the most important investment you can make post-divorce. Investing in yourself has no risk and the greatest return in value.
- Do you care for everyone else and have little left over for yourself?
- Do you feel selfish doing something for yourself?
- Do you make yourself a top priority?
I will assume you put everyone else’s needs before your own.
Are You Running On Empty Post Divorce?
Let’s pretend your body has a full tank at the start of the day. The tank is fueled with what you need physically and mentally for the day. Your morning starts with your kids needing breakfast and lunch packed, papers to sign for their teacher, driven to school, and don’t forget about the extra money they need that day to pay for an upcoming field trip.
Once you get to work, the boss asks you if you can stay late before you even clock in, so you make some calls to find someone to pick your kids up after school. Needy coworkers, angry customers, and deadlines to meet are what fill your day. There was no time for lunch.
When you head home after work, your tank is empty, and you have nothing left but the kids need to eat, so you go through a drive-thru to get them some dinner. The greasy burger you grabbed is all you have eaten since your donut at breakfast.
You are running on fumes, and there is still more fuel needed for the day and no time to refuel before tomorrow.
Your body and mind are not like a car that gives you a warning light letting you know that you are running low on fuel. If you don’t fill up your car with gas, it stops running and becomes useless. Same with you. If you aren’t fueled, you can’t take care of the people and things important to you.
How To Fuel Yourself Post Divorce
So, how do you keep yourself fueled and in top condition?
- Self Care
- Gratitude
- Treat yourself
- Create a routine
The research done on gratitude’s positive effects on you is astonishing. It plays an essential role in overcoming trauma, reducing stress, and reducing toxic emotions. Did you know that when you focus on what you are grateful for, you can’t have a negative emotion simultaneously? It’s an easy thing to do, and the benefits are enormous, especially in your post-divorce life.
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5 Steps To Self-Care Post Divorce
- Proper sleep habits
- Healthy diet
- Exercise
- Do things that you enjoy doing
- Surround yourself with people you love who love you back
Don’t forget to treat yourself. This does not have to be a huge vacation or expensive shopping spree. Coffee from your favorite coffee shop, a bundle of flowers from the grocery store, lunch with a friend, or a mani-pedi, are all excellent options.
Creating a routine is vital. Creating a routine will allow you to make time for self-care, practicing gratitude, and the occasional treats. You will be amazed how much more time you will have when you create a routine and how better you will feel when you take the time to refuel.
Recap: You Are Worth The Investment
Post divorce, it is crucial that you take care of yourself and invest in your future. This means allocating time for self-care, relaxation, and reflection.
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