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Alone Time for Divorced Parents ' You Need It.

By: Len Stauffenger

In many of the articles that I've been writing for you, I've talked about the importance of having time for yourself. If you are currently going through a divorce or have recently divorced, you will discover that you'll need to rely on friends and family more than you ever have before. During the early days of your divorce, having time for yourself can be pretty tricky, especially if you have kids. In this article, I've given you some practical pointers on simple ways to accomplish this very needed relaxation.

ONE: Lean on your parents. You may be thinking that it isn't their problem, or maybe you have experienced tension with them since your divorce. Whatever the case may be, they remain your parents just the same, and beneath words you might have experienced with them, they love you still. That will never change. They should be helping you through this tough time in your life. It's not over-stretching to request that they help you by watching the children a few times each month so that you can refreshen your Self which will let you continue to be the best mom or dad you can. I suspect if you discussed this with them, they'd agree with me.

TWO: Lean on your ex in-laws. Yep, you heard me right. Your children will always be the grandchildren they adore even if they are unhappy with your for divorcing your ex. I have a friend who's ex mother-in-law told her "You can divorce him, but you can't divorce me. I want to experience my grandkids." I'd recommend asking for their assistance when you've got some workaday jobs that would get done a lot faster if you didn't have your children with you - things like shopping for groceries or visiting your divorce attorney. Just be straight and to the point. Tell them you could use their help.

THREE: Lean on a good friend: Everyone has at least one, special someone that they can confide in. Is there one special someone who's always acted thoughtfully toward you and your life goals? Who do you know that really cares for both you and your kids? Talk to them. They know your ex isn't helping you, so you can ask them for some much-needed help. If you don't ask for help excessively, they would more than likely feel warm and fuzzy when you ask them to help out, and your kids will have special time alone with their grandparents.

And finally, just take some time to put a plan in action. We all feel better when we have something to look forward to. If you can sit down with some of these important people and make up some sort of schedule, you and your kids will benefit greatly! Then, your divorce won't be nearly as painful as it was before you asked, and, you'll have created that much-needed time for yourself.

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Len Stauffenger's parents taught him life's simple wisdom. As a divorced dad, he wanted to share that simple wisdom with his girls. "Getting Over It: Wisdom for Divorced Parents," his book, is the solution. Len is an author, a Success Coach and an Attorney. www.wisdomfordivorcedparents.com

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