Relationships are complicated because people are complicated. We don’t always tell the truth, tell people how we really feel, or fully commit ourselves to our partner. Over time, those behaviors and others can be devastating for our partner, ourselves, and ultimately, be the end of our relationship. When your heart has had enough and is tired of being broken and bruised, again and again, it’s time to put an end to it and focus on putting yourself back together. Keep reading for my survival guide on how to heal a broken heart.
1. Make a Clean Break.
If you’ve been dating someone for a while, it’s often difficult to make a clean break, but it’s incredibly important to put as much emotional and physical distance between yourself and your former partner. You don’t want to relapse and go back to them in a moment of weakness, and still being in contact with them only makes that easier. Cut the cord and start fresh instead.
2. Practice Self Care.
Exercise, meditate, journal – whatever gets you in touch with the most zen version of yourself – do that. Now is the perfect time to restore your soul and heal your heart, and all of these practices center around intention setting, mind over matter, and how you feel.
3. Let Yourself Feel.
Allow your heart and body to go through the mourning process of losing someone. Cry, scream, get angry – let all of your feelings out. Honor your spirit and take yourself through the emotional process until you start to feel normal again.
4. Create a New World.
Now is the perfect time to try something new that you’ve always wanted to explore, like scuba diving or improv comedy or becoming a craft beer connoisseur. Think outside the box for what would bring some joy into your life during a dark moment. Make sure whatever new world you decide to explore doesn’t have any connection to your ex. You want this to be a safe space where you would likely never run into them, where you can be free to test the waters of your newfound world and sense of self.
What’s your best hack on how to heal a broken heart? Tweet me @lorenridinger.
