9 Ways to Survive (and Thrive) Through a Breakup

It's something that few people make it through life without experiencing, but the experience itself often feels barely survivable. I'm talking about: The Almighty Breakup. Personally, I've experienced this heart-shattering occurrence from 3,000 miles away while my beloved and I lived on opposite coasts, and I've also experienced it face-to-face where I've gasped for air through ugly cries at an Italian restaurant. It doesn't matter the distance, time of day, or circumstance; breakups screech one's heart to a stop until, like an awkward slow clap, it finds the strength to start beating again. I'm not promising that I can spare you from this experience (I can't) but I have had to revive my own heart enough times to have picked up a few lessons along the way. They won't prevent you from the agony of a love lost, but they will hopefully make the road to recovery quicker, smoother, and devoid of the pitfalls that keep you up late at night, 72 weeks deep into your ex's Facebook photos. Here are nine surefire tricks to survive (and thrive) through even the hardest of breakups: 1. Treat Yourself Regular mornings, I opt for a nonfat, low-cal latte. It's not what I really want, but it's health and slimming and... Breakups are not the time for that. Post-breakup mornings, I go for whatever on the menu my heart desires. A chai tea latte doesn't seem like much, but it's a little gesture of generosity toward myself that communicates, "Hey, I can see you're hurting. Let's go easy today, ...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news