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7 Steps to Cope with a Breakup

  By Trina Remedios  posted Mar 2nd 2012 at 7:30AM IN | Avg Rating
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Breakups may seem like the end of the world for most lovers. The anguish, the hurt, the loneliness, the betrayal, the hatred and tears just make it worse to cope with a heart stomping breakup, but romping with the very next person is not the answer, for it may only lead to a never-ending cycle of relationship failures. To move on after a bad breakup, it is important that you spend some time on closure and revival. Today, Malti Bhojwani, Life Coach, lets you in on 7 effective ways to snap out of your hell. Here are the 7 steps to cope with a breakup... *Images courtesy: © Thinkstock photos/ Getty Images

  • Replace the Triggers - Identify the main triggers - places and activities that are the cause of the pain and emptiness. Create a new option. If it’s dinner - time, make sure to plan something different every night, you can watch a movie or show, try som
  • Engage a support network - Even if the last thing on earth you want is company, force yourself. This can be one or five people you can be yourself with and not hide you’re inner most feelings, ask them to help keep you busy and occupied.  Hang out with
  • Rediscover yourself - Start a journey towards self-discovery. As you move through the process of healing, you will also need to explore answers to questions such as
  • Be the best you - Pamper yourself. Splurge a little on things you may have deprived yourself in the past. Start making plans for the near future independently and remember that even when you meet someone new, these are choices that you made for your life,
  • Clean up - I am not going to suggest you do or don’t clean up evidence of your ex, photos, gifts, cards, emails, messages. Respecting what you shared is the adult and dignified thing to do. As soon as you are over the anger stage, stop rehashing the sto
  • FEEL HAPPY – Express Thankfulness, Appreciation and Gratitude everyday for at least 90 days  Did you know that science has proven that regular practice of gratitude can give way to a more peaceful body and mind? The Heart Math Institute has 15 years of
  • Honour the love - Do something to honour and cherish the true connection between you and your ex. He or she loved you; there may still be love for you. But you can still love that part of your ex in prayer, in your heart, in your thoughts, and in your act

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