🛑 1. Don’t expect too much from yourself
Why do we always rush to “fix” things?
Find someone new. Change our hair. Move cities. Start a “new life.” But let’s be real — that’s just running away from the pain, not healing.

👉 Give yourself permission to feel. To cry. To miss them.
For a day, a week, a month — however long it takes.
You’re not broken. You’re human.

😢 2. Let your emotions out
Holding it all in? Not a great idea.
Tears, sad playlists, venting to friends — that’s not weakness, that’s processing.

📌 Don’t pretend everything’s fine when it’s not. Bottled-up emotions don’t go away — they grow louder.
Let it out before it weighs you down.

☕️ 3. Care for yourself — with kindness
What used to bring you joy?
Hot tea with honey? That comforting show you’ve watched ten times?
A warm bath?

Even if nothing feels fun now, doing something small — just for you — can spark a little light.

💡 Ask yourself: what do I need right now?

🧭 4. Reconnect with your values
Once the pain eases, take a breath and ask:
What really matters to me now?

Is it health? Career? Creativity? Travel?
✈️ Love to explore? Research places near or far to visit.
📚 Thrive on learning? Sign up for an online course.
Your values are your compass. They help you find direction.

🔍 5. Reflect — when you’re ready
What do you want in your next relationship?
What’s truly important to you in a partner? What’s a dealbreaker?

⚠️ This step comes later — when the sharp pain softens a bit.
You’ll be different. Stronger. Wiser.
And that’s a good thing.
Because this time, you’ll choose from clarity — not fear.

🤝 And remember…
You don’t have to go through this alone.
Talk to a friend. Journal. See a therapist.
Whatever helps you hold on.
💬 This is just a chapter — not your whole story.