As we enter a new year, Arrianna Cervantes, LPC-Associate, and Jennifer Blake, LCSW-S, remind us how essential self-care is during divorce—and how this season can also be an opportunity to build the habits that help you become the person you want to be. Jennifer begins by highlighting the physical foundations of wellness, including nourishing your body with food that supports you, incorporating movement, and protecting your sleep so your mind and emotions have space to recover. She then moves into the emotional side of self-care: allowing yourself to feel your feelings, using your time intentionally to create moments that are just for you, and taking the time to re-learn who you are outside of the relationship.

Jennifer and Arrianna also explore the importance of reconnecting with old hobbies you once enjoyed and giving yourself permission to discover new activities that bring joy, grounding, or creativity. They discuss how essential community is during this transition—finding people and places where you feel supported, understood, and encouraged as you rebuild your life. Taking care of yourself isn’t selfish; it is the foundation for healing and becoming whole again.

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