Summer Break Tip for Recently Divorced Parents

Whether you divorced recently or months ago, here are some ideas to help you enjoy your summer because you deserve it. Being a parent and divorced, depending on your relationship with your ex, can be a heavy load. Make the most of the summer while you can!

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Go on Vacation By Yourself

If you’re divorced, you may not have had a vacation without children and your ex since the start of your relationship. That was how many years ago? Fodors has these reasons to vacation by yourself:

• Planning is simpler: You can go near or far, and your budget can be big or small. If you can get away from work and your ex will care for your kids, planning is all about what you want to do. You don’t have to deal with what will keep your kids occupied, what food they won’t eat, or whether your spouse will blow up for no good reason. It’s just you, and if you’re flexible, you may find great last-minute travel deals
• More “me time”: Get away from your home and routine. Recharge your batteries by focusing on yourself and what makes you feel good, interests you, or helps you relax. Meet and enjoy new people. Sleep on your schedule. Eat what you like when you want to eat
• More meaningful experiences: No one else will distract you while on your trip (assuming work doesn’t call you). You’re soaking up much more of your surroundings, not managing others. You may have more profound experiences and longer-lasting memories at that museum or beach if your daughter isn’t constantly telling you she needs to use the bathroom. Your focus is away from shared experiences you hope everyone will enjoy to things that are important to you
• Boost your confidence: If you don’t travel much, you may feel intimidated and maybe a little scared if you’re going it alone for the first time. By challenging yourself to do something new in a place you’ve never been, you’ll discover how capable you are. If there are problems along the way, you’ll deal with them and move on
• Stay within your budget: The more people you travel with, the greater the chance your budget will be busted. You only need to keep yourself happy, and you know how much you can spend
• More satisfaction: If you’re going it alone, your spouse and kids can’t foul your plans. There’s no tantrum in a restaurant, no argument at the airport, no one else refusing to get out of bed. The fact someone else isn’t feeling well won’t spoil your plans to go on a hike. It’s easier to change plans, and if something doesn’t work out, you will be disappointed, not your whole family. You’ll travel at your rhythm, no one else’s. You can pick up the pace or slow down and relax. It’s your choice
• Think deep thoughts: Time alone and while you’re relaxed may help you think about and plan your future. Are you satisfied with your work? If not, what changes should you make? Should you find a new job? Change careers? Start a business? Should you make changes to relationships with family or friends? Should you try to reconnect with a sibling you’re estranged from? Is there a “friend” who drains you more than supports you? How do you maintain a functional relationship with your ex to reduce stress on your kids?

Vacationing is part of self-care. If you can’t keep yourself physically and mentally fit while dealing with the challenges you face, your ability to cope and address them will suffer, making your situation worse. So take breaks when you can and give vacationing by yourself a try.

Contact Our Divorce Lawyers Today

Legal representation may be the key to reaching your goals. Whether you’re struggling to decide if divorce is right for you, are committed to making this change to your life, or face ongoing problems with your ex after a divorce is final, contact the Rancho Cucamonga divorce attorneys at the Law Office of Taylor B. Warner, APLC today. Call our office at (909) 466-5575 to make an appointment to speak with one of our experienced Rancho Cucamonga divorce lawyers.

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