Bruce Law Firm October 2018

Help Yourself Heal MOVING ON WITH YOUR LIFE AFTER A DIVORCE Divorce is a stressful and challenging time in your life, and recovering from it is no easy task. After going through the emotional strain, you may be wondering how to move on. Here are some strategies to help in your recovery.

HAVE A FUN AND SAFE HALLOWEEN!

LEARN FROM THE EXPERIENCE

Learning from our mistakes is how we progress through life. After a divorce, take some time for yourself and reflect on the mistakes you made in your previous relationship and, most importantly, learn from them. Write down characteristics you would appreciate in another partner and which ones you want to avoid. A few questions you may ask yourself are “What’s the most important aspect in a relationship to me?” or “What’s the lasting quality I want in a relationship?”

Happy Halloween, you goblins, ghouls, witches, and spooks! It’s that time of year again when kids and adults alike can dress up and roam the streets as their favorite heroes, frights, or princesses. While kids are eager to show off their outfits and fill their pillowcases with sugary treasures, it’s crucial to be aware of the potential dangers on Halloween night. EVEN THE MOST FRIGHTENING GHOULS NEED TO BE CAREFUL Make sure your kids understand basic road safety. According to Safe Kids Worldwide, “Children are more likely to be struck by a vehicle and killed during Halloween than any other day of the year.” Before heading out for some good old-fashioned trick-or-treating, take the time to go over basic safety tips. Teach kids to look both ways before crossing, use crosswalks and traffic signals, cross streets on the corners, and never run across the street. Making eye contact with drivers before walking in front of their cars is also a good way to make sure the driver knows the child is there. PRACTICE STREET SAFETY

MOVING ON

Forgiving your partner, and more importantly, yourself, is essential when you’re trying to recover from a divorce. Feelings of anger, resentment, or sadness can follow you after your marriage is over — and carrying that emotional baggage can keep you tied to the past. To move on with life, you will need to let it go, move forward from what was, and focus on what is and what will be. To help with this, try attending events with your family or going out with friends, as this will help you to think in the present.

REVIVE YOUR LIFE

Once a relationship is over, it gives you a chance to rethink the views you have for yourself, open yourself up to new experiences, and meet new people. However, trying to force yourself to move on from a divorce isn’t necessarily a great idea. One way to help yourself move on is to think positively. Having a positive attitude about your life will help push you forward, while negative thinking may drag you back. Trying new activities can also help you explore yourself and your interests. If there’s something that you’ve always wanted to do, now is the time to try it.

CHOOSE SMART COSTUMES

Divorce may feel like the end, but as the saying goes, “When one door closes, another opens.” Take this time to learn, grow, and move on as a better and brighter you.

Halloween wouldn’t be Halloween without costumes! They should be fun, but you can also make them safer by following a few simple guidelines. Add reflective tape to candy bags and costumes and wear light colors to stand out in the dark. Buying or making the right-sized costumes is also important. If they’re too large, they create a tripping hazard, and if they’re too tight, they can restrict movement. If your child wears a mask, make sure they can see out of it properly.

Is your friend or client in need of a guide as they prepare for divorce? our divorce strategy book can help!

MAKE A PLAN

The book can be downloaded for FREE at GetOrganizedForDivorce.com.

Before heading out to trick or treat, create a plan and discuss it with every member of your family. This ensures that if someone in your group wanders off, they’ll know where to look for you or where to go. In case you’re separated, label your child’s costume with your name, address, and phone number. If your children are old enough to trick or treat without adults, make sure that their cellphones are charged and on them at all times, and schedule regular check-ins.

If your friend or client lives in the South Florida area, we will mail them a hard copy of the book upon request.

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