If you think the vacation season is probably the most stressful times of the year, you are not alone. In fact, more than one third of adults would rather skip the vacations altogether. One of the biggest contributors to vacation stress is disagreements between spouses.
If you are recently divorced, vacation stress takes on a whole new color. You need to find ways to continue spreading the joy with your loved ones while learning to live your own life.
Life after a divorce does not imply you cannot enjoy your vacations. It just means you need to try harder. Here are some great tips to help.
- Create New Traditions
The holidays are a time to enjoy traditions with your loved ones. But with regards to sticking to the vacations after a divorce, participating in the same traditions as the old days can be painful.
Instead of trying to put on a brave face in front of your kids, family and friends, try finding new traditions to follow. Look for things you have all the time wanted to try and get other people involved with you.
If you are spending the vacations alone because of a shared vacation schedule, create traditions that are just for you. This could be watching your favourite vacation movie with a snack nobody else likes or something entirely new. It does not matter so long as it makes you happy.
- Spend Time With Loved Ones
One of the toughest parts of any divorce is working out a custody schedule with your ex. A family lawyer can help you find the right balance for each of you, but if you haven’t got the children alone during your first vacation season, it is important to find other friends.
Try to spend time with your loved ones and friends throughout the season. You haven’t got to look at them directly. Even scheduling video calls with loved ones can help lessen the experience.
- Don’t Be Afraid to Step Up
One of the most vital lessons you can learn while living your life after a divorce is that spending time alone can be helpful and healthy. If you feel overwhelmed by any celebration, take a step back.
Find a quiet place for you to regroup or spend time doing the things you enjoy most. Be sure to give yourself permission to breathe.
Remember, needing to step back is not a sign of weakness. It’s a sign of strength and shows that you know yourself and your needs well.
Life After Divorce Can Still Be Lively
When you are recently divorced, the vacations can be so overwhelming and stressful that you do not even enjoy them. While it is up to you to find ways to enjoy life after the divorce, these tips can help speed up the process.
Try it for yourself and remember to take time to experience and take part in the things that make you happy. Once you do, you will be capable to enjoy your vacation with confidence.
Check out our latest post for more tips and tricks to help you reconnect with yourself so you can get back to enjoying life.
