It can feel like a break up is the end of the world.You've lost the future you were building with your ex, and dealing with those emotions can be very painful.As you grieve your relationship, you can start to feel better, as time heals your wounds.You can process your emotions if you let yourself grieve.
Step 1: You can take a few days to process your feelings.
It's similar to a death if you're ending a relationship.You are losing the future you had with that person.Give yourself time to grieve and deal with your emotions.Self-care and self-compassion should be the focus during this time.If you want to relax your body, try soaking in a bathtub, getting a massage, or snuggling with your pet.Enhancing your body's nutrition and exercising will make you feel better.Allow yourself to do what makes you feel better.
Step 2: Vent your feelings to someone you trust.
Talk to someone you trust about your feelings.You can start feeling better if you get everything out.Let them know that you're not asking for help.If you need support, reach out and say, "I really need to talk about my feelings, but I don't want you to give me advice."
Step 3: It's a good idea to spend time with your family and friends.
It is possible to get through the grieving process if you rely on your community.Get in touch with your friends and loved ones.They should be invited to spend time with you in your home.You should go on social outings with the people you care about when you're ready.It's important to remember that your relationship with your ex isn't the only one.You can invite your friends to watch movies or play games.You can join your friends for dinner or dancing.
Step 4: You can create a routine to help you get used to it.
A break up can affect how you spend your time, as well as your expectations for the future.A new routine may help you find your footing.Schedule your day with your responsibilities, time for your interests, and self-care in mind.You have to adjust this routine until you find a schedule that works for you.You might wake up at 7 a.m. to work out and take a shower.You can spend your day at work or school.It is possible to set aside time after work to go out with friends or work on a hobby.A warm bath and meditation can be part of your self-care routine during the evening.
Step 5: A fun activity will distract you from your pain.
The end of a relationship can cause you to feel sad.It is possible to relieve your pain by doing something pleasurable.Activities that make you happy include playing with your pet, dancing, and getting coffee with a friend.Do at least one day a week to help you deal with the pain.Take your dog to a dog park, get a massage, or roller skate with your friends.
Step 6: The physical reminders of your relationship should be removed.
You will miss them more if you see items that remind you of your ex.It's hard to move on.You should throw out anything that reminds you of them.If you want to keep the items, put them in a box.If you give the box to a friend or relative, you won't be tempted to open it.
Step 7: Digital communications and pictures should be deleted.
It will be hard for you to get over the pain of the break up if you read through your old texts and messages.You don't want to look at the digital footprint of your relationship.Text messages, emails, app messages and photos are included.If you want to keep your photos safe, send them to someone you trust.Once you're over the break up, you can get the photos back.
Step 8: You should block your ex on social media.
The break up will be hurt more if you see your ex's social media updates.Don't put yourself through that when you see them happy.Don't follow or block their pages, and resist creeping on their accounts.Take a break from social media if you're having trouble following them.
Step 9: Remove their number from your phone.
Texting or calling will only make you feel worse.You will reignite your craving for them when you see or talk to them.They should be removed from your contacts so that you don't get tempted to call or text.They can't reach out to you if you block their number.
Step 10: Name the emotions that you're feeling.
You may be feeling sad, angry, confused, and possibly regretful.Say what you're feeling, then give yourself permission to feel it.This can help you process your feelings.You could say to yourself, "I feel sad because I thought this relationship would last forever."I don't know what happened.
Step 11: Close your eyes and see how your emotions are affecting your body.
Emotions can be physical as well as mental.Your feelings will cause sensations in your body, like pain, tightness, heat, coldness, or tension.If you pay attention to what you're feeling in your body, you can work on releasing it.You might feel a knot in your stomach, or a tight chest, as an example.Your face could feel hot or cold.
Step 12: Give the emotion a natural release.
You need to let go of your emotions to feel better.It is possible to do this by talking or writing.You might have to do physical things, like crying or kickboxing.Do what feels right for you.You can cry, scream, or exercise to release your feelings.You could write in a journal or talk to your best friend.Try something else if the first thing doesn't work.
Step 13: Writing out your thoughts will help you reflect on your experience.
You can use free writing to process what happened.What did you learn, and what can you do to move forward?Try to answer the questions "What's upsetting you most?"What is frustrating you?What is your body telling you?What can you learn from this experience?How will you approach your next relationship?How do you see your future?
Step 14: If your ex hurts you, please forgive them.
Forgiveness is hard, but it will help you feel better.Accept that what they did hurt you and that they were wrong for doing it.Accept that there's nothing that can change what happened in the past.If you don't send a letter, state your forgiveness to yourself.You don't have to tell your ex that you're giving up on them.The process is about letting go of your feelings.
Step 15: Try to focus on the present instead of the past.
Being aware helps you stop thinking about your past.If you want to be more in the present, you need to describe your surroundings.You can meditate for at least 10 minutes a day.If you want to do a simple meditation, sit in a comfortable position, close your eyes, and focus on your breath.If you want a guided meditation, you can use an app.
Step 16: Don't focus your energy on your ex.
It's normal to want to talk about the bad qualities of your ex after a break up.If you spend time thinking about your ex, it's stolen from you.Don't allow your ex to take more of your energy than they already have.Spend your time building a life that you want.It's good to tell your friends about how your ex hurt you.Don't come back to this topic again.If you find yourself bringing up your ex while you're trying to move on, switch the topic to something good that's happening in your life.You could say, "That's enough about Ted."Did I tell you that I was taking an art class?
Step 17: You have always wanted to try new things.
Some of your independence and identity can be taken away by relationships.Being single allows you to live your best life and focus on what you want.Do at least one thing a day that helps you pursue a hobby, goal, or interest.You could do the following: take a class.Join a group.You can learn to play an instrument.You should spend more time with your friends.You've always wanted to go to that place.You have always had a dream.
Step 18: Do things your way.
Being single is great because you don't have to answer to anyone.You can wear what you want, keep your room the way you like it, and do it as you please.Forget about the things your partner liked and do things you like to do.Let's say your ex liked long hair, but you've been wanting a fresh style.You could get a haircut.If you love spaghetti but your ex hates Italian food, you can get some pasta.If you lived with your ex and they liked doing laundry in a certain way, ignore their rules and just do what makes you happy.
Step 19: When you are ready to make a connection, start dating again.
Begin the process of finding a new partner when your heart is ready to love again.Meeting people who spark your interest is more important than finding your soul mate.Get to know the people you meet.Don't try to recreate what you had with your ex.Each relationship is different and takes time to grow.You might want to wait a bit longer before you start dating if you find yourself comparing people to each other.