Actress, Bahareh Rahnama, in Paris after rumors about her divorce

Be the master of your own destiny.

After a divorce, it may seem like your world is spinning out of control. Feelings of helplessness can sometimes be debilitating. But in the study cited at the outset, participants actually experienced less inner chaos when they traveled solo. “Traveling alone for the holidays also provided some participants with the feeling that they had more control over their lives and actions,” says Bianchi. And having more control over your life is empowering for someone who is newly divorced and unsure of what the future might hold.