July 27, 2015

5 ways to get over a break up

We have or will at some point in our life go through a break-up. You think you have met the man of your dreams, everything is going great, you have met his friends and your friends love him and then all of a sudden things turn into a disaster and it’s over! You go from floating on clouds to never wanting to leave your bed at all. However, break-ups are not the end of the world and your life doesn’t have to come to a halt. In fact, it can be a fresh new start for you. We share some of the ways girls can get over a break up.

Self Reflection

You now have more time on your hands and your only priority is you. Use this time to learn more about yourself and look at ways to improve physically and mentally. This is a chance for you to reevaluate your goals and begin a brand new self love journey to make yourself happy.

Get rid of any triggers
Try to get rid of anything which may remind you of your ex. How do you expect to move on when you are constantly wearing the necklace he got you or if you spend your days staring at old photos? This is the time for a fresh start and your main focus should be you. If you find it too hard to throw away any gifts or pictures then you can put them in a box and store it somewhere safe and hard to access.

Look Good
It’s no surprise that when you look good you feel good. Go and get your hair & nails done or book yourself a spa treatment. Sometimes your self esteem can be pretty low after a break up, so a day of pampering can help give you a confidence boost and remind you of just how fabulous you are!

Exercise
Think about joining the gym, going for a walk or even take a bike ride -try anything to get you active. Exercise has been known to be a cure for nearly everything in life, from depression, to memory loss. You don’t have to spend hours exercising-even just 20 minutes a day can give you a happiness boost . When you exercise your body releases endorphins which can act as a pain killer and can get you one step closer to getting rid of this heartbreak!

Socialise
Get out of the house and re connect with old friends and make some new ones by taking up a new hobby or attending an industry networking event. The more you lock yourself away the worse you will feel. Our brains sometimes talk us out of doing things which we need to do so ignore this feeling and try something new.

Photo credit: Albert Mewbonr Jr 2012