Figuring out how to prepare for a Fresh Start can feel so overwhelming, but you’re not alone! Check out these 5 Fresh Tips to help you prepare for a Fresh Start with therapist and coach, Laura Fink.

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1. Stop fantasizing, start clarifying. It’s easy to focus only on the emotional pain or the imagined freedom. But clarity lives in the middle space. Start writing down what you need: boundaries, living arrangements, emotional safety, financial stability. Focus on facts, not fears.
2. Protect your nervous system. Separation is not just a legal or logistical shift—it’s a trauma to the body. Prioritize sleep, reduce overstimulation, and try grounding tools (like breath-work, walking, or cold water on your wrists) to regulate your emotions before reacting.
3. Choose your core three. Pick 3 people (friends, therapist, coach, family) who you can fully trust and will help you stay clear, calm, and connected. Avoid oversharing with people who stir drama, confusion, or judgment.
4. Get your financial footing early. Even before any legal steps, get clear on your financial picture: income, expenses, assets, accounts, and legal rights. Talk to a financial advisor before you feel desperate. Financial clarity is emotional power.
5. Define your post-separation self. Don’t wait for the dust to settle to reclaim your identity. Start asking: Who am I becoming? What do I want my mornings, weekends, or home to feel like? Visualize that version of you, even while you’re still navigating the mess.

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