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A recent survey revealed that older people living alone are more likely to be lonely and depressed. Don’t become a victim - create a new life and don’t be afraid to try new things. · The end of your marriage does not have to mean the end of your life. It may seem like it but it is just the end of one chapter of your life and the beginning of another. It is important that you focus on your future, not your past. · Get clear about what you want and set goals to reach. Write your goals down - they must be specific and realistic and you must write down when you will complete them by. You will find that your life is much more focussed when you have written goals.· Whilst it may feel ‘cleansing’ to complain about your ex to your friends, you don’t want to over extend their understanding and patience. If you are really having difficulty getting over it then seek professional help. It is also a good idea to make some new friends who did not know your ex.· Take up new hobbies and interests. Is there anything you have always wanted to do but never had the time? There are all sorts of clubs and classes you can join. There are gardening clubs, reading groups, sewing circles, dance classes or keep fit classes. Alternatively you could take up a new sport - why not learn how to play golf or tennis?· A great way of meeting people and doing something worthwhile at the same time is to volunteer. Hospitals and charities are always looking for people to contribute a few hours of their time. Annie O’NeillNew Horizons Divorce Coaching

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To discover the strengths of a blended family requires commitment and patience.  When accomplished, the treasure of a loving family is well worth the journey.  Co-parenting is crucial though and quite different than anything you would have expected.

Talk about stuck in the middle. A step-parent seems to have equal responsibility and so very little rights. And, truthfully, that is probably accurate.  The major role in any blended family is the biological parent.  The step-parent must stand alongside the birth parent, participate in all aspects of the family and yet they have very little say, at least directly to the children.  It is definitely a tough position, but if done correctly, you will be amazed at the strength of a blended family.

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After a divorce, taking the plunge to remarry can be a scary endeavor. Read on to learn some of the best ways to tell that both you and your partner are ready.

My coaching clients ask this question all the time. They are searching for ways to avoid getting hurt again and to feel confident in their decision to give marriage another try. It’s a great question because they’ve learned from experience that just being “in love” doesn’t always mean you’re ready to marry.

Marriage is a lifetime commitment and the decision to enter into it should be taken very seriously. The last thing you want to do is rely on emotions only.

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Divorce is never a happy time, but anger and conflict can heighten the pain and stress even further. I’ve never had a couple come into my office saying that they are looking for ways to make the divorce as unfriendly and painful as possible. On the contrary, couples come in saying that they want the divorce to be amicable and anger free.

How, then, do couples get locked into conflict that prevents them from achieving their goal of a harmonious divorce? How do they perpetuate that conflict, even while wishing it would go away?

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“The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.”

–Confucius

Do you feel stuck? Overwhelmed? Confused? If you are going through or just went thru a life altering change like divorce you may not know where to begin to re-build your life. Read on for some tips on how to create the life of your dreams.

Believe it or not there are rules for making dreams come true and without knowing the rules your dreams may stay just that…desires in the ethers that never manifest. You don’t want that!

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