101 Ways to Move Forward After a Midlife Divorce

Tip # 55. Research the Candidates. After a midlife divorce, we need to become more proactive in every area of life. This year, that includes an election. Take the time to research different resources. Read both points of view. Look below the surface of what candidates say, and make informed decisions. If you have already done that and are committed to a certain candidate, volunteer at his or her campaign. Give some time to your party’s headquarters. Get involved. This year you cannot get involved very deeply without running into people with diametrically opposed opinions. That’s good. Practice your persuasive skills. Read up on the issues so you can speak intelligently about them. Meet some new people and have fun even if they don’t agree with you. We live in the greatest nation on this earth because we have the greatest measure of personal freedom. Since your divorce, you know more about personal freedom than you used to. That can be scary. You have to take more responsibility. But that whole process can be liberating and empowering in ways that might surprise you.