Things to Do Instead of Being Sad About Your Breakup
50 Things to Do Instead of Being Sad About Your Breakup
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Breakups are the worst. The horrible repetition of happy and sad memories that reel off in your mind without fail. The urge to reach out to someone you loved so much for comfort, yet you know you cannot because that person is the reason for your pain. The constant wondering of what you could have done differently . . . or the obsessing over what you did wrong. The pain over your ex's last words. The thoughts of, "What if?"
You could sit around and cry, or cut off all your friends and social life as you mourn your breakup . . . or you can do these 50 things instead and find some peace, comfort, and happiness.
1 Go on a hike.
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2 Let yourself enjoy some laughter with friends.
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3 Indulge in chocolate.
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4 Call your mom or another older mentor — she's got the best advice and ear out of anyone.
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5 Hug your dog, adopt a dog, or borrow your friend's dog!
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6 Go for a run and clear your head for a bit.
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7 Invite a friend over for coffee talk.
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8 Clean out old clutter and get out those sad thoughts!
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9 Curl up in bed and watch old TV shows on Netflix.
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10 Cut your hair . . . chop off the dead ends and start fresh.
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11 Make your own beer and you'll be the most popular girl out of your friends or . . .
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12 Visit a vineyard with your girls for some R&R!
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13 Make a scrapbook of good memories — without your ex.
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14 Throw out your ex's old stuff and let go.
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15 Go camping with family or friends and get back to basics . . .
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16 Or head to the beach to put your toes in the sand.
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17 Bake some cookies!
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18 Or a cake . . .
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19 Or heck, some cupcakes.
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20 Breathe deep with some yoga.
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21 Take a nap — but just for a bit.
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22 Forgive yourself for the bad things you did or said . . .
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23 Forgive your ex, even if they never said, "I'm sorry."
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24 Buy some sexy lingerie, and wear it knowing you're hot!
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25 Get strong!
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26 Quit a bad habit and gain pride in your decision!
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27 Dye your hair a funky color . . .
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28 Or get a tattoo.
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29 Jump on the swings like a kid.
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30 Color in a coloring book.
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31 Paint a picture, even if you have no artistic skill.
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32 Make a toast to a new you, and add some breakfast in bed!
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33 Hold a baby and check out those cute baby feet.
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34 Hold the hand of someone else who is hurting worse than you are.
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35 Buy yourself fresh flowers!
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36 Go for a long drive and think for a bit.
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37 Take a soothing bath.
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38 Go for a swim.
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39 Treat yourself to a massage.
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40 Go get your dance on!
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41 Boxing will get out the sadness and anger, guaranteed.
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42 Collect some leaves and get some fresh air.
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43 Read a good book.
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44 Get a cat — unless, of course, you're on Team Dog.
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45 Enjoy some ice cream.
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46 Get a mani or a pedi.
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47 Buy new shoes. You know you want to!
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48 Throw a party! A "new you" party.
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49 Go on a vacation — by yourself even!
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50 Fake a smile and eventually, you will feel it for real!
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