THE "EMPTY NEST" SYNDROME
Date: 2023-07-05 Author: Karina Ziganova Categories: BLOG 18+
Accept change: At first you may experience sadness and emptiness, but accept that your life is changing and it is a natural process. Understand that now you have the opportunity to focus on yourself and your needs.
Divide your time: Use the free time that comes up and explore new hobbies or projects that excite you.
Communicate with your partner: If you are in a family, share your emotions and feelings with your husband or wife. Maintain open communication and work together to adjust to the new phase of life.
Maintain communication: Regular communication with your children is important. Keep in touch with them, whether it's through phone calls, messages or live meetings. Share news and be interested in their lives.
Discover new interests: Use the free time you are given to do things that make you happy or that you have put off because of the time you spent on caring for children.
Build new relationships: Make new friends or expand your social circle. Participate in clubs, courses, or community groups that interest you. This will help you connect with people who have common interests.
Reconnect with friends and family: Now you can spend more time seeing family and friends you've been away with because of family obligations.
Acquire new skills: Take into account that you have more free time now and use it to develop new skills. You can enroll in courses or engage in activities you've always wanted to try.
Take care of yourself: It's important to make time for yourself and take care of your physical and emotional well-being. Explore ways to relax and relieve tension, such as practicing yoga, meditating, going for walks, or traveling.
Maintain a healthy lifestyle: Take care of your health, do regular medical checks, eat healthy, and maintain an active lifestyle.
Build new goals: Reflect on your personal and professional goals and focus on them. This will help you have meaning and focus in your life.
Seek support: If you're struggling with strong emotions or difficulty adjusting, don't be afraid to seek professional help. Psychotherapy or consultation with a life or career coach can help you better cope with this change in your life.
It is also important to remember that this is a new beginning in your family existence. Think of it as an opportunity for personal growth and discovery of new experiences.
No matter what the problem, empty nesting can be difficult, and each pair will have different experiences. Taking the time to center the role of a parent, connecting with your partner, finding joy beyond parenting, and promoting adult children's autonomy are integral to successfully navigating empty nesting.
Remember that going through this stage of life is an individual process and it can take time to adapt. Be patient with yourself and your partner and enjoy this new journey in your life.
