| Let's face it, breakups are hard! No matter the | | | | acknowledge that the breakup is official. Allow |
| relationship breakups can cause a great deal of stress | | | | yourself to become fully conscious of your |
| and regret that seem crippling. Even in relationships | | | | severance. You can do this through meditating or |
| that were short term or superficial, breakups can be | | | | some other activity that will allow you to raise |
| hard. In a way, breakups are like mini-deaths. It's a | | | | awareness. Some people return outdoors where they |
| loss that signifies a need for change. Making this | | | | can run, walk, and observe nature as Mother Nature |
| transition can be difficult. So how does one go about | | | | nourishes them. |
| recovering from a breakup and move forward? | | | | After you are conscious of the event, allow yourself |
| You must first acknowledge that relationships are | | | | to realize why the relationship did not work. Some |
| multi-faceted. There are psychological, physical, and | | | | people recommend thinking about your ex's bad |
| spiritual aspects of a given relationship. When we | | | | qualities. However, perhaps think of these qualities |
| breakup, each one of those facets needs the right | | | | not as "bad," but as qualities that did not match your |
| attention to move forward with a healthy lifestyle. | | | | personality. By allowing yourself the time for these |
| The first way to address your remaining emotions | | | | types of acknowledgments, you become more |
| from a breakup is rather simple. You should put away | | | | rational and realize your true potential and ability to |
| items in your environment that remind you of your | | | | move on. |
| ex. By removing these things, you will be signifying to | | | | As your move towards a rational acceptance, you |
| your mind you are ready for change. Now, figuring | | | | might still feel an emotional pain lingering. This is when |
| out what to do with the memorabilia can be a | | | | it is of vital importance to become fully aware of |
| daunting task. | | | | your essence. Explore your mind, body, and spirit to |
| Sometimes it seems as though all the items remind | | | | find your individuality. When you are in touch with |
| us of those whom we have been close with. When | | | | your individuality, you can then realize how you do |
| there are simply too many items to store, then | | | | not need others. You can appreciate yourself and |
| simply put away the items which bring back the | | | | your own gifts. |
| strongest of memories. Some items might be very | | | | Reviving yourself from a breakup allows a new start. |
| precious. For many, seeing a picture of the good | | | | You can then get back on your feet and start dating |
| times can be hurtful. You can save items, but find | | | | again. In fact, you can even start dating as you |
| somewhere to keep them for the time being. It's as | | | | complete your recovery because it will allow for a |
| the good saying goes, "Out of sight, out of mind." | | | | new experience and revelations. Either way, breakups |
| As these things are removed, you will allow yourself | | | | aren't the end of the world. They are simply the |
| to heal psychologically. Your mind might seem to | | | | chance to learn something and then meet somebody |
| have a scar of memories. This type of wound can | | | | else and have a new relationship. |
| hurt and take longer to heal. First, allow yourself to | | | | |