Simple Start to Solo Strength 3 Steps to Thriving Single
INDULGE IN NEWFOUND FLEXIBILITY. Depending on how your marriage functioned, it’s possible that your daily routine largely revolved around your commitment to your partner. If burnout was a factor in your divorce, you now have the time to rework your daily demands to benefit you. If married life kept you on the move, you may be surprised by how better you’ll feel by simply taking mental breaks now and then. If the thought of abandoning your responsibilities for an entire day stresses you out, fear not — research shows that 46% of Americans experience reduced mental stress and depression when they commit to taking only a few 5–10-minute breaks over several hours. FIND NEW PATHS TO FUN. Although suddenly facing a quieter schedule after separating from a spouse can feel depressing at first, it’s also an opportunity to fill your time in ways you previously thought impossible. Perhaps you’ve wanted to take an art class or write the next great American
It’s common for people to feel scattered or overwhelmed during and after a divorce, but the dark cloud can clear faster than you think. You can rise above the mental malaise and get the most out of your newly single life. Here are three tips for finding a greater sense of self on the road ahead. FIND WISDOM IN YOUR OWN WORDS. When you’re recently divorced, it’s common to have various thoughts and emotions swirling around in your head. While it can’t hurt to share what’s on your mind with others as a way to heal, verbalizing everything properly can be difficult, especially when your mood and thoughts seem to change frequently. Instead of bottling up your feelings, try writing them down or typing them out. Putting your internal dialogue into tangible written form may help you find greater clarity and direction in your overall thinking. Studies have shown that journaling can help reduce stress, depression, and anxiety and even strengthen our immune systems.
novel. Well, you can use that free time to your advantage, and you don’t even have to juggle a shared schedule with someone or ask them if it’s okay to devote an entire Sunday afternoon to doing it.
TAKE A BREAK
Teriyaki Beef Skewers This light, flavorful dish of tender, marinated beef slices can serve as a protein-rich appetizer or a tasty entree for a summer evening.
Ingredients • 1 1/2 cups light brown sugar • 1 cup soy sauce • 1/2 cup pineapple juice (optional) • 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil • 3 large garlic cloves, chopped • 4 lbs boneless round steak, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices • Bamboo skewers soaked in water
Directions 1.
In a large bowl, whisk brown sugar, soy sauce, pineapple juice, water, vegetable oil, and garlic together. Drop beef slices into the mixture and stir to coat. 2. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 24 hours. 3. Remove beef from marinade, shaking to remove excess liquid. 4. Thread beef slices on skewers in a zig-zag pattern. 5. Preheat grill to medium heat and lightly oil the grate. 6. Cook beef skewers for about 3 minutes per side until the meat is cooked through.
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