How to Find Happiness after a Breakup

Breaking up with a partner can be very difficult and so can the aftermath of the breakup. It can be a very hurtful and emotional time. The road to finding happiness again can be a long one. This article has a brief look at how to find happiness again

1.      How to Find Happiness after a Breakup: Be Grateful

When you wake up, you are the only person who can decide how the tone of your day is going to be. Before getting out of bed, come up with ten things you are grateful for. You may be surprised as to just how much you can come up with. Another thing to do is to give your brain something positive to think about. Again, do these before you get out of bed?

2.      How to Find Happiness after a Breakup: Have A List Of Things To Do.

Consider some things that you haven't done for a while or that have been neglected and create a list. This could be anything from cleaning out your wardrobe, or painting your lounge room etc. Also think about the things that you really want to get done too

3.      How to Find Happiness after a Breakup: Don't Stalk.

Rather than continuing to go to your ex partners Facebook page or other social media pages, block them! If you keep on visiting their pages, this will not only torture you but will also keep you stuck in the past. Stay away from places that the two of you used to go to together. Stop hoping that you would run into your partner whilst out and about.

 Doing these things will only cause you to feel alone and sad. If you got caught, you would end up embarrassed.

4.      How to Find Happiness after a Breakup: Have A Make Over

Consider having a makeover. Go and have your hair changed, create a new style etc. During this time, think about who you are and perhaps who you might like to be. Consider who you were before the relationship you were in. Because your partner is with you, you alone can make your own decisions! You wont have to be concerned about what they might think.

5.      How to Find Happiness after a Breakup: Spice Up Your Routine

If you have a set routine, try spicing it up with different things. These things might include a new super market or a new way of getting to your work place or college. Create new memories and new faces. By doing this you will be able to develop a new story. It will give your brain new information.

6.      Consider Who It Is You Are. Ask Yourself: Who Am I?

 Reflect on the period you were in before you entered the relationship. Did you have any interests or hobbies that you did not take up during the relationship? Think about something that you might be interested in taking up that you weren't able to do whilst in the relationship. Whilst you have this time on your own, this is the perfect time to do something for you. You will also meet new people. These are just a few ways on how to find happiness. Remember that it takes time to heal from the hurts.