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Divorce Downtime


We all need downtime in our lives. It's when you step back and recharge your batteries before you return to work. It's also when we get to do things for ourselves or spend time alone with our thoughts or loved ones. Downtime is essential for our minds and bodies because it helps us regenerate after a long day of work or school. Still, sometimes it can be hard to enjoy downtime because we feel guilty about not doing anything productive or think we should do something else instead of relaxing. However, it's crucial to find a balance between socializing with friends and family while having time alone without feeling guilty about wasting an entire day doing nothing important.


Downtime is an integral part of our lives. It's the time we take to rest and relax, to process information and feel refreshed, to be creative and solve problems, or to enjoy each other's company.


Downtime helps us build stronger relationships with family members and friends. It also helps us stay mentally healthy by giving us an outlet for stress relief or simply taking time out from life's demands so we can recharge our batteries!


It would be best to have downtime to recharge your mind and body. When you're constantly on the go, it's easy to feel like your life is out of control, and you have no time for yourself or the people around you. But taking time off can help improve your mental health by giving you a break from stressors in life and allowing space for reflection, self-care, creativity, and relationships--all essential components of well-being.


When we take time off from work or school (or any other activity), our bodies need time away from the exertion they've been under during those activities. Physical rest allows us to restore our energy levels so that when we return full force into our daily lives again later in the week/month/year, etc., we can handle whatever comes at us without getting burned out too quickly!


Sometimes, it's hard to enjoy downtime because we feel guilty or think we should be doing something else.


It can be hard to enjoy downtime because we feel guilty or think we should do something else. The reality is that rest is necessary for our well-being. We need time away from work and other obligations to recharge our batteries and return to the groove when it's time to get back on track.


Downtime doesn't have to mean sitting around doing nothing all day; there are plenty of ways to use your free time! Here are some ideas:

  • Go for walks or hikes in nature (or even around town). This will help clear your head and give you a fresh perspective on whatever situation has been bothering you lately.

  • Watch Netflix/ Hulu/ Amazon Prime (or whatever streaming service floats your boat). It'll give you something else productive - maybe even educational! - while also temporarily letting go of any stressors so they don't build up too much pressure inside before they burst out later when least expected... like during one's wedding day...

It's essential to find a balance between socializing and being able to be alone.

Being alone sometimes is okay, even if other people are around. You can still find ways to be social without being in a crowd: maybe you'll have coffee with someone or go on walks together. It doesn't have to always be about big groups of friends who all do things together simultaneously!


Even if it is just one person, there are lots of ways people can hang out together without being part of some big group event or party--they could play board games together, watch movies at home instead of going out somewhere else (and talking about them afterward), volunteer somewhere together...anything that gives both parties something exciting or fun to do while also allowing them time away from other responsibilities.


We all need downtime to recharge our minds and bodies. It's essential to find a balance between socializing and being able to be alone, though, so you don't burn out or feel isolated from others.


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