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.

You Will Need

* Healing music

* Long walks

* A writing journal

* A close friend or relative

Step 1

Listen to soft, healing music, such as classical or new age. The healing effect is powerful.

Step 2

Take long, reflective hikes or walks. You'll find them soothing and they'll help you think things through.

Step 3

Write your feelings down every day in a personal journal.

Step 4

Talk about your hurt and pain with a close friend or relative.

Talk about the happiness your relationship brought you and how it enriched your life. Focusing on the positive will expedite the healing process.

Step 5

Avoid your former love – seeing them will make you feel worse.

Step 6

Put away pictures, gifts, and other reminders that might make you sad.

Step 7

Treat yourself to something nice – and enjoy it.

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