With Thanksgiving just a day away, some of you may be feeling uneasy about upcoming family and social events. As much fun and happiness the holidays usually bring, if you are divorced (especially if this is your first year divorced) this time of year may also mean additional stress, anxiety and confusion – particularly about how to get through the awkward comments and questions that naturally come up during social events. Here are three communication tips that will help you sail through your conversations powerfully, gracefully and with ease.

1. Set better boundaries. Let’s face it Ladies, we women are not the best at setting boundaries. Saying ‘no’ and setting healthy ...
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One such person is Colonel Sanders of Kentucky Fried Chicken fame. Colonel Sanders didn't start out rich or young or with a network of people behind him. His company wasn't handed down to him, and he didn't have an MBA or even any start-up capital. What he did have was a tasty chicken recipe and some serious determination.

At age 65, after receiving his first Social Security check for around 100 dollars, he set out to 'give away' his chicken recipe in exchange for a small percentage of profit on every piece of chicken sold.........

You can clear all the logistical, legal, financial and parenting hurdles that come along with a divorce... and you can still be overwhelmed with heartbreak. That's because your emotional self is different than all other aspects of your divorce, and it's on a timeline all of it's own.

There are a lot of ways to feel better. Some women wait for the slow passage of time. You know these women... they're the ones who, years later, are still blaming their ex and their divorce for the state of their life. They are bitter, not better. Other women decide to anesthetize their pain with food, alcohol, unhealthy relationships, etc. - habits that don't add any value to their lives. For .........