The thing with breakups is that no matter how old you get, and how much your emotional pain threshold has expanded, they hurt. No matter whether your relationship had a label or you guys had one that remained undefined, the pain and hurt of it ending cannot be denied. Somehow, when it happens around the holiday season, the absence of the person you spoke with day and night feels a little more intense.
Maybe at the start of the year, you imagined celebrating the year-end with them. Maybe you wanted to take a vacation together when the chilly weather calls for warm cuddles. Maybe when you see couples celebrating the beautiful holiday season together, going to weddings together if not getting married themselves, it pricks just a little.
How do you survive the holidays without texting your ex or without feeling miserable through it all? Here are a few tips that will help you enjoy the beautiful festive season and embrace your newfound singlehood.
1) Self-care
According to GoodTherapy.org, self-care can help you heal from a breakup. Self-care activities such as clean eating, sleeping well and staying physically active can help expedite the healing process. Focus on healing and growth while staying clear of harmful behaviours including consuming intoxicants, self-harm and dangerously impulsive actions. Being open to the support of your loved ones will also help you recover from heartbreak with more ease.