#26: The SECRET to Healing from a Broken Heart

Jun 11, 2024

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Here are some tips and suggestions to fixing YOUR broken heart:

Step 1: Allow Yourself to Feel Your Emotions

The first step in healing from a broken heart is to allow yourself to feel your emotions. It's natural to feel sad, angry, hurt, or confused after a breakup, and suppressing these emotions can actually prolong the healing process. Instead, give yourself permission to feel whatever emotions come up, and allow yourself to express them in a healthy way. This can be crying, journaling, talking to trusted friends, or listening to uplifting music.

It's important to note that allowing yourself to feel your emotions does not mean wallowing in self-pity or becoming consumed by negative thoughts. It's okay to have moments of sadness or grief, but it's also important to practice self-care and take steps to support your mental and emotional well-being.

An exercise that I love to give my clients is the "Time Out" exercise. If you feel yourself starting to get emotional, honor that moment. Excuse yourself, find a safe/quiet spot, set your timer for 5-10min and allow yourself to cry it out. Once that timer goes off, you brush yourself off and keep pushing.

Step 2: Reflect on Your Relationship

Reflection is a key part of processing and healing, However, this doesn't mean dwelling on the past or obsessing over what went wrong (I know, easier said than done.) Reflection is about taking a hard, honest and objective look at your relationship and identifying what you can learn from it.

Here are some questions to ask yourself:

- What were the strengths and weaknesses of our relationship?

- What did I learn about myself in this relationship?

- What patterns of behavior did I notice in myself or my partner that contributed to the breakup?

- What would I do differently in future relationships?

Reflecting on your relationship in a non-judgmental and compassionate way can help you gain clarity and insight into what you want and need in future relationships. It is also incredibly useful in the process of healthy detachment.

Step 3: Focus on Self-Care and Personal Growth

This means taking active steps to prioritize your well-being, improve your self-esteem, and cultivate positive habits and behaviors.

Here are some ways you can start practicing self-care:

Practicing Self-Compassion: Be kind and gentle with yourself, and avoid self-blame or self-criticism.

Physical Health: Eat healthy, exercise regularly, and get enough sleep and rest.

Positive Self-Talk: Challenge negative self-talk and replace it with positive affirmations and self-encouragement.

Personal Interests: Engage in activities that bring you happiness and fulfillment. Push yourself outside of your comfort zone and explore new hobbies or interests. This helps to build self-confidence.

Building a Support Network: Reach out to friends, family, therapist, or a coach for support and guidance as you navigate the healing process.

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