Going through the transition of a divorce can be a very difficult time for many people. It is important to always stay positive though and get through it in a positive way. One person created Seven Principles of Parting, which is aimed at helping others who are going through a divorce. Asking how the situation serves us can help turn the perceived negativity into something we can grow from.
Key Takeaways:
- We may bemoan the loss of a job but then congratulate ourselves heartily for our boss’s total lack of judgment—once we find a plum position elsewhere.
- Noticing advantages also generates more positive emotions, which is no insignificant matter
- Divorce can bring back the loneliness of being single, but in many cases, it also brings back the freedom. That freedom may not be light, but it can be exhilarating.
“All transitions bring advantages, which we usually acknowledge. We may bemoan the loss of a job but then congratulate ourselves heartily for our boss’s total lack of judgment—once we find a plum position elsewhere.”