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October 10, 2023 39 mins

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Divorce can be a chaotic time. And while you're rebuilding your life, you catch yourself being pulled at every side – friends asking for the exclusive scoop, seeing your ex get into a new relationship, or sulking in pity that you're never going to be in love again.

Divorced Girl Smiling creator Jackie Pilossoph wants you to regain your focus and take control of what truly matters… without being so hard on yourself. 

Isn't it amazing that you get to create something new? Now's the time to give yourself grace and make the most of your clean slate.

Tune in to this episode on Staying Empowered and Focused In Your Divorce with Jackie Pilossoph

Key points covered in this episode: 

 ✔️ Schedule time to feel your emotions. The most upsetting news could break out while you're in front of your loved ones. And while hiding your feelings is helpful. Not sparing time to express it at all can be detrimental. If crying at a later time is difficult, journaling is a discreet way to release.

 ✔️ Make room for goodness to crowd out the negativity. Instead of allowing your worries to take up your time and energy, take a deep breath and recalibrate your focus. Get busy and fill your mind with gratitude.

 ✔️ You have power over how you feel. Even without a significant other, you can be secure in yourself by doing the work on your self-worth and confidence and creating the life you want.

 ✔️ Fix yourself to be in the best position to meet new partners. It's not the people or your location. It's your mindset and how you show up on dates. Have you aligned yourself to your highest, most authentic self? This will help you to attract the right people.

 ✔️ Start small and do what makes you happy! Be open to new experiences, revisit old hobbies you've once enjoyed, and take baby steps. The universe will notice your hard work and your little actions will build into something bigger.

Jackie Pilossoph is the creator and Editor-in-chief of DIVORCED GIRL SMILING, a media company comprised of a website, podcast, mobile app, and professional resources. Divorced Girl Smiling (DGS) is a well-known marketing platform, brand, and global community. DGS has a mission to empower, connect, and inspire men and women before, during, and after divorce. Pilossoph, who holds a Master's degree in Broadcast Journalism, is a former television news reporter and features reporter and writer for the Chicago Tribune.  Her syndicated weekly column, LOVE ESSENTIALLY, was published in The Pioneer Press, The Chicago Tribune, and all Tribune Publishing editions for 6 1/2 years. Pilossoph was also a Huffington Post divorce blogger for five years.

Website: https://www.divorcedgirlsmiling.com/

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Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/divorcedgirlJP

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackie-pilossoph-0851814/

Email: jpilossoph@gmail.com

 

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