Divorce marks a significant transition in one’s life, and getting through the process can be a challenge. For those in Texas who are preparing to file for divorce, it is important to set aside the time needed to attend to health concerns as well as one’s legal needs. The end result can be a far easier divorce process, and a head start on a happy and healthy new life as a single person.

One way to keep healthy during divorce is to avoid isolation. While the urge to stay in bed and pull the covers over one’s head is understandable, it is important to maintain the human connections one has built over the years. This is the time to lean on friends and family and to take comfort from the bonds that tie an individual to his or her loved ones. This is also a great time to reach out to others who are going through a divorce or who have been through the process, which can help provide new insight.

It is also important to try to take an optimistic approach to the transitions ahead. Focusing on the future can greatly assist in this, as individuals who are busy making plans and envisioning their new lives have very little time or energy left to rehash past transgressions or hurt feelings. Remaining positive about the future can bring a wide range of emotional rewards and can make the divorce process easier to manage.

Texas spouses who are preparing to divorce should place their health and happiness near the top of their priority list. Attending to one’s physical and emotional needs is just as important as taking care of the legal necessities of divorce. Spouses who are able to move through the end of their marriage with the support of friends and family and hope for the future can expect a far easier path than those who take a more negative tack.

Source: The Huffington Post, 3 Ways To Stay Healthy During Divorce, Barbara Greenberg, Dec. 23, 2013