Divorce Recovery: 101 Best Ways To Cope, Heal And Create A Fabulous Life After a Divorce

By Lisa J. Johnson

Don't just survive after your divorce --- WHY NOT THRIVE!

Divorce has often been compared to surviving a traumatic event such as a car accident, a tornado, or a death.
The Surgeon General reports that somewhere between 30-40% of people going through divorce show signs of depression and/or anxiety.

While there’s no doubt a divorce is difficult, you can take comfort that these numbers indicate that somewhere between 60-70% of people going through a divorce don’t experience depression or anxiety.

So how do they handle divorce without getting down? How do they move on? Do they know something others don’t? The good news is divorce doesn’t have to destroy you, but it can be the experience that reignites your life.

Divided into three sections that will help you go through the process:

* Coping With Divorce

* Healing From Divorce

* Creating a Fabulous New Life

Every divorce is different, and there is no one divorce recovery plan that fits all.

The hope is you'll find inspiration in these 101 distinctly different suggestions as you begin your divorce recovery.

• Language: English
• Publisher: LaurenzanaPress
• Release date: Jul 29, 2012
• ISBN: 9781937918507

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DIVORCE RECOVERY: 101 BEST WAYS TO COPE, HEAL AND CREATE A FABULOUS LIFE AFTER DIVORCE

Lisa J. Johnson

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T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S

Introduction

Part I: Coping With Divorce

1. Get Legal Advice

2. Educate Yourself

3. Make A Plan

4. Find A Peer Group

5. Identify A Trustworthy Safety Net

6. Analyze Your Finances

7. Get Your Own Place Or Space

8. Ask For Support

9. Protect Your Assets And Your Children

10. Make Sure Your Basic Needs Are Met

Part II: Healing From Divorce

11. Get Angry

12. Allow The Tears

13. Write A List

14. Vent

15. Hold A Funeral

16. Stage A Memorial

17. Get Sleep

18. See Your Doctor

19. Consider A Therapist

20. Surround Yourself With People Who Understand

21. Get Out

22. Plan How You’ll Handle Moments Of Crisis

23. Make A Wish List

24. Purge

25. Save

26. Read

27. Write

28. Eat Healthy

29. Exercise

30. Get A Furry Companion

Part III: Creating a Fabulous New Life

31. Refuse To Seek Revenge

32. Document The Lessons You Learned

33. Make A List Of Your New Opportunities

34. Decide What You Want Your New Life To Look Like

35. Embrace Your Independence

36. Make New Friends

37. Beautify Your Environment

38. Dive Into Career Advancements

39. Decide To Perform Excellently

40. Get A New Hairdo

41. Revamp Your Wardrobe

42. Avoid Negativity

43. Try A New Hobby

44. Join A Group

45. Find Your Spiritual Compass

46. Get Involved With Children

47. Learn A New Sport

48. Turn Off The Television

49. Spend Time In Nature

50. Explore Your Artistic Side

51. Visit An Old Friend

52. Travel The World

53. Go Back Home

54. Nurture Something Or Someone

55. Give Back

56. Teach Others

57. Deal With Emotional Baggage

58. Work On Your Confidence

59. Forgive

60. Improve Your Character

61. Periodically Re-examine Your Progress

62. Rethink Your Ideal Partner

63. Determine What You Need

64. Decide What You Can and Cannot Tolerate

65. Prepare For the Stress Of Dating

66. Keep A Date Journal

67. Meditate Daily

68. Pick Up A Stress-Reducing Activity

69. Set Yourself Up For Success Regardless Of Your Relationship Status

70. Start Meeting People

71. Start As Friends

72. Learn How To Talk To Strangers

73. Check Online Dating Services

74. Give Speed Dating A Whirl

75. Go On A Few Blind Dates

76. Go Easy On Yourself

77. Watch Out For the Creeps

78. Investigate Your Spiritual Community

79. Kiss A Toad Or Two

80. Insist On Honesty

81. Nip Problems In The Bud

82. Embrace Your Independence

83. Adopt A Purpose

84. Practice Daily Affirmations

85. Build Beyond Romance

86. Link Arms With Someone Who Gets You

87. Pour Your Heart Into A Passion

88. Become The Person You Admire

89. Let Go Of Lingering Resentment

90. Learn How To Handle Rejection With Grace

91. They’re Just Not That Into You

92. Be A Star

93. Overcoming Bad Habits

94. Turn Your Weaknesses Into Strengths

95. Have Compassion For Your Ex

96. Have Mercy On Your Younger Self

97. Use Your Wisdom To Benefit Others

98. Commit With Consciousness

99. Set Guidelines

100. Give Yourself Permission To Love Again

101. Believe In Yourself

Conclusion

I N T R O D U C T I O N

Divorce has often been compared to surviving a traumatic event such as a car accident, a tornado, or a death.

One study published in the Journal of Health and Social Behavior concluded that people who are divorced experience 20% more health problems than those who are married. The Surgeon General reports that somewhere between 30-40% of people going through divorce show signs of depression and/or anxiety.

While there’s no doubt