How to Heal a Broken Heart
Healing a broken heart can take time, but, if you treat it as a learning experience, you’ll discover a lot about yourself.
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You Will Need
- Healing music
- Long walks
- A writing journal
- A close friend or relative
Steps
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Step 1
Listen to soft, healing music, such as classical or new age. The healing effect is powerful.
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Step 2
Take long, reflective hikes or walks. You'll find them soothing and they'll help you think things through.
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Step 3
Write your feelings down every day in a personal journal.
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Step 4
Talk about your hurt and pain with a close friend or relative.
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Talk about the happiness your relationship brought you and how it enriched your life. Focusing on the positive will expedite the healing process.
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Step 5
Avoid your former love -- seeing them will make you feel worse.
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Step 6
Put away pictures, gifts, and other reminders that might make you sad.
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Step 7
Treat yourself to something nice -- and enjoy it.
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