• Did your heart just break? 5 tips to get over a heartbreak

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    Did your heart just break? 5 tips to get over a heartbreak

    "Taking up a new activity will be extremely beneficial. "It would help fill the void," Aanchal remarked. There are numerous activities available to you, ranging from painting, dance, reading, and pottery to gardening and knitting. The goal is to keep yourself occupied during the time you would normally spend with your ex.

    Digital Desk: Breakups might be difficult, but they don't have to break
    you! While you binge-eat ice cream, listen to sad songs on repeat, and cry while
    looking at priceless images of good moments with your ex to break out of the
    'dukh dard peeda' mindset, it is time to realise that none of this is going to
    help! Sure, all of this may temporarily soothe your shattered heart, but
    getting over a breakup will require a little more effort.



    color:black">With the correct mindset and a few practical tips, you can come
    out stronger and happier. We went out to Aanchal Narang, a professional
    psychologist and creator of Another Light Counselling, who gave some practical
    advice for getting over a breakup to help you get through this difficult
    period. Are you ready for some no-nonsense gyaan to help you get over your
    breakup blues? Continue reading!



    But first and foremost!
    "Be aware that you will feel empty, and that is completely normal,"
    Aanchal advises. The loss of that important person in your life is likely to
    leave you feeling overwhelmed and emotional, and it will take some time for you
    to recover. But don't give up and try these suggestions.



    "Taking up a new activity will be extremely
    beneficial. "It would help fill the void," Aanchal remarked. There
    are numerous activities available to you, ranging from painting, dance,
    reading, and pottery to gardening and knitting. The goal is to keep yourself
    occupied during the time you would normally spend with your ex.



    "If
    you can manage to pick up 2-3 hobbies during the day, it will make you feel
    wholesome," she continued. It's time to hit the refresh button in life
    and indulge in new hobbies or interests.



    color:black">MAKE NEW FRIENDS



    color:black">Getting back into a relationship straight after a breakup may not
    be the ideal choice, but making new acquaintances and meeting new people would
    likely help you deal with the breakup, according to the Mumbai-based
    psychologist.



    color:black">MEALS SHOULD BE REGULARISED



    "When we are emotionally
    overwhelmed (and breakups can be emotionally overwhelming), we are more likely
    to overeat or starve ourselves," said Aanchal, adding that the best method
    to deal with a breakup is to consume regular meals at regular intervals,
    regardless of whether you feel like eating or not. "Keep yourself hydrated
    as well," she cautioned.



    color:black">"When we are hungry or overeat, we tend to become more sad
    and anxious." So, regularising our meals and water consumption would
    definitely make us feel less overwhelmed," she added.



    color:black">TAKE A VACATION



    Sometimes all you need is
    a little break to regain clarity and the will to move forward. A trip or taking
    time off, according to Aanchal Narang, would help you clear your mind.
    "All you need is time apart from another person who has broken your
    heart," she added.



    FRIENDS TO THE RESCUE



    Another key
    factor in getting over that person is surrounding yourself with friends who
    will listen to you and support you. It is essential to express your emotions
    and be surrounded by individuals who care about you. "It would be
    difficult to spend too much time alone. Allow yourself some alone time, but not
    so much that you feel alienated or as if no one cares about you," Aanchal
    said.