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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