5 Ways to Deal With the Empty Nest Syndrome
4. Focus on the positives of your kids moving out
Focusing on some of the positive changes resulting from your children moving out can ease the sense of loss considerably when you weigh up what you’ve gained. While this doesn’t belittle the importance of your sadness and the big transition you and your children are going through, it does help you to try and see the brighter side of your future. Give yourself a pat on the back for having raised a good citizen who has been able to move out and live independently. Think about all the less work you have to do such as lesser grocery shopping, ironing, laundry, cooking, and the likes.
5. Find ways to fill the void before they leave
In order to avoid the empty nest syndrome from affecting you harshly, make sure you are entrenched in your post empty nest life before they actually move out. A few months before their departure, join a hobby class or a yoga course, start volunteering for a cause close to your heart, work from home, or do something you want to. This will help a lot when the children leave as you are already used to a certain routine which is keeping you occupied and you don’t feel the sudden shot of emptiness or loneliness as soon as they make their exit out of the door.
