Going through a divorce is stressful.
No matter who filed for divorce, the process is draining both emotionally and physically.
During this high-stress time, it’s important to stay healthy.
Taking care of your health will give you the strength to deal with the challenges and changes.
Here are three ways to stay healthy during your divorce.
1- Get sufficient sleep
Sleeping between seven and nine hours every night will help your body repair itself.
You’ll be alert and make better decisions when you’re not sleep-deprived.
Try setting your alarm to remind yourself to go to bed at a certain time to get sufficient sleep.
2- Eat healthy
During stressful times, you’ll find yourself either losing weight or gaining weight.
Eating healthy is essential to fuel your body.
Make life easier by signing up for meal delivery.
With this service, you’ll have healthy meals without the stress of meal planning.
Many companies offer this service. Some programs have all the ingredients prepped for you to cook at home.
Other programs have the meal already cooked and delivered to your home or nearby location for pick-up.
Give yourself one less thing to worry about during this stressful time and ensure your body gets the nutrients it craves.
3- Exercise
You may think you don’t have time to exercise, but you do—even if it’s just five minutes of yoga or stretching.
Your body will thank you for the break and release of tension.
If you think you don’t have five minutes, pause your social media scrolling or binge-watching and move your body.
Engaging in physical activity will increase your endorphins and boost your mood.
To keep yourself motivated, sign up for a class that will give you a break from thinking about your divorce.
Try low-impact classes like yoga or Pilates.
If you crave higher-energy classes, sign up for aerobics like Jazzercise or Zumba.
When going through a divorce, it’s easy to eat junk food and stay up late.
But those habits will hurt you in the long run.
Make yourself a priority by getting sufficient sleep, eating healthy, and exercising.
You’ll be better prepared to handle stress with a healthy body.
(Update to original post from November 8, 2019)
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Niv Persaud, CFP®, CDFA®, RICP®, is a Managing Director at Transition Planning & Guidance, LLC. Life is more than money. It’s about living the lifestyle you want and can afford. For that reason, Niv consults with clients on money, life, and work. Her approach capitalizes on techniques she learned throughout her career, including as a management consultant, executive recruiter, and financial advisor. Her services include developing comprehensive financial plans, divorce financial reviews, and retirement plans. Niv actively gives back to her community through her volunteer efforts. She believes in living life to the fullest by cherishing friendships, enjoying the beauty of nature and laughing often — even at herself. Her favorite quote is by Erma Bombeck, “When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left and could say ‘I used everything you gave me.’”