Crafting Your Divorcée Elevator Pitch
During the first few months of my separation, I was heartbroken, displaced, and lost. When I would meet up with friends and family, they would inevitably ask the daunting question: How are you? What a loaded question. In an instant, I would melt into a puddle of tears or go on a victim-spurred bitch fest. […]
‘Live in Practice’: My philosophy for creating a bedtime routine
I washed my husband’s favorite LuLulemon sweater, and I saw this phrase inscribed at the bottom: Live in Practice. The term is the essence of my night-time routine; I live in practice. Each night will look different. There are no exact guidelines to follow to find the perfect bedtime routine; it’s trial and error. Hormones, […]
Advice from a Serial Relocator on How to Build Your Network
What’s better after a divorce or breakup than a move? Instead of cutting your hair into a bob, why not try a new city on for size? I’m going to share a few tips on building your network because, let’s face it, the connections make any new place feel like home. After 18 moves, I […]
Could A Cuisinart Change Your Mindset?
Divorce Gifting As we begin the holiday season, the idea of a divorce gift-giving guide crossed my mind. I started to brainstorm and think back to the best gift I received after my divorce. Was it the new stationery embossed with my maiden name? Or how about the ‘new lease on life’ music mix? Although […]
Giving Yourself Space, Creates Grace
For true self-improvement and change, you must take a pause. Space = Grace Above my computer, I have a post-it that reads ‘Space = Grace.’ I’m not sure what I was doing when I wrote it down, but I have learned when inspiration strikes, you better listen. In Big Magic, by Elizabeth Gilbert, she shares […]
It’s Time for New Traditions
How to say goodbye to your holiday routine Ah, the holidays are upon us. Whatever you choose to celebrate, it’s hard not to be affected by the ‘holiday spirit’ when Christmas is practically popping up in stores before the end of Halloween. Did we forget about Thanksgiving?? Say nothing of Hannakuah. I suppose I’ll save […]
What Makes You Feel Alive? Rediscovering Your True Self After Divorce
Three months into my separation, I had my moment of release. The act involved dancing fearlessly to “The Dogs Days are Over” by Florence + the Machine on top of my parent’s coffee table alone in the living room. In that short time, my personality started to shift. I no longer feared my looming divorce; […]
Treat Yo Self: From Self-Care to Dating Yourself, It’s Time to Focus on YOU!
I have three words for you: ‘Treat Yo Self.’ If you aren’t a fan of the show Parks and Recreation, you may not be familiar with this phrase. My birthday is coming up in a few days, and I always treat myself to cupcakes because they are my favorite guilty pleasure. What if it’s not […]
Listen to Your Body
Every summer, like clockwork, the skin on my right-hand starts to peel. Not the ‘I’m going to rejuvenate into shiny, new skin’ type of peel, more like ‘I’m going to shed and look awkward.’ I might be oversharing, but it was the first clue from my body that my stress level was out of control. […]
Finding your Eat, Pray, Love Moments
Eat, Pray, Love, by Elizabeth Gilbert, came out in 2006, and the movie debuted in 2010, just in time for my divorce. It may sound a bit woo-woo, but do you believe that the universe brings you resources, whether they are books, articles, movies, talks, etc., when you need them? For me, this was the […]
