This Is The First Thing We Should Do After Breaking Up With Someone

Unfollow your ex (the sooner, the better)

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This is the first and foremost step of getting over your break-up. No matter how much you want to keep them around on the socials, make sure to unfollow them as soon as you can. That way, you won't be tempted to have a snoop around their profile (or drunk text them too).

Remind yourself that you're a person

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Listen, even though you're the one that broke up with them, it doesn't make you a terrible person. Ultimately, you did what's right for you, and you know that staying together would've just led to misery in the long run. Trust that you made the right decision and remind yourself that you're human.

Buy an emotional support animal

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One of the best ways of getting over someone after a break-up is taking your mind off of it. That's why you should 100% seek out an emotional support animal. They'll consistently make you feel better and you won't regret it for one moment. Cuddling up to them at night is an added bonus.

Allow yourself to feel what you need to

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Emotions and feelings are normal, especially after going through something as traumatic as a break-up. Don't underestimate how important it is to allow yourself to feel these emotions fully; it's the only way you're going to get over them, trust us on that one.

Consider your personal growth

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After a break-up, it's easy to think about the life you're about to leave behind. Instead, think about the life you're about to lead and what that might look like for you. What's your goals? Where do you want to end up? What can you pursue that you couldn't before?

Try to meditate

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A lot of people scoff at the thought of meditation but honestly it's one of the best methods of calming down your mind and being present with yourself and the moment. So, turn down the lights, stick some calming music on and try some meditation techniques.

Try baking to take your mind off things

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While it might seem a little bit silly, throwing yourself into whatever hobbies you can is a great way of taking your mind off of things. Baking is a great one; the act of baking is joyous and what's even better is that you'll end up enjoying eating the goods too.

Practice long walks

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Going out for some fresh air is by far one of the best things things you can do after a traumatic break-up. Everyone underestimates the importance and impact of Mother Nature herself, and all her healing capabilities too. Take some time to get out there and enjoy the fresh air.

Read inspirational books or follow inspirational accounts

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Picking up an inspirational book is easily one of the best things you can do after a break-up. There's loads of books out there that talk about coping with a break-up, self-help and meditation. Also, there's loads of social media channels you can follow too.

Listen to the right music

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Listen to the right music depending on how you feel. That means you shouldn't be playing Nicki Minaj when you're feeling more Lana Del Rey. Likewise, if you feel like having a party with Queen Bey, better to put the Adele away for another time to be honest.

Binge watching your favorite TV shows and movies

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We all take comfort in our favorite films and TV shows, well, that's why their our favorites. Take some time away to stick these on and give yourself the cheer up you deserve. Just make sure you don't put something on the TV that reminds you of your ex!

Surround yourself with laughter

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It might seem like you don't want to experience real joy and laughter at the time, but trust me, you won't regret forcing yourself to spend time around people that make you laugh. Laughter naturally releases endorphins, which of course are going to make you feel that little bit better.

Spend time around your family

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If you have a good family support network, then spending time with them at your time of need is definitely the right approach. A lot of the time, families can remind you of the person you used to be before the relationship, and it can feel sort of melancholic.

Hit the dance floor

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We probably don't need to say this one twice; get drunk and hit the dance floor! Let your hair down and have a good night with your mates because everyone knows you deserve one. It's easy to feel down and depressed when all you're doing is sitting cooped up in your room.

Get out there and travel

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Traveling is key when it comes to getting over the break-up. Not only will it take your mind of things, like your ex and the area you lived in, your socials will also make your ex ever-so-slightly jealous while they're still hung up over you. This is key to getting over the break-up.

A spa retreat is a must

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Spa retreats can be the best way to unwind and clear the mind, especially if they contain a massage or facial. Also, it's great to go along with friends that you'll know you'll have a good time with, so make sure to bring them along for the ride too.

Redecorate your house

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If you spent loads of time at your house with your partner, then maybe now's the time to redecorate. Strip that wallpaper back, get rid of all that old junk, and buy some new furniture, so you can feel like it's a whole, brand new place. You'll never think of your ex again.

Unfriend their friends too

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It's not good enough just unfriending them off socials, you'll need to get rid of all of their friends too for full closure. If not, then you'll find yourself going through their Instagram feeds and stories late at night, trying to figure out who your ex is hanging around with.

Consider your passions and aspirations

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Taking some time to consider what your passions and aspirations are is key post break-up. A lot of the time, people get so engrossed in their relationship that they can't see that you've left behind all those hobbies and career aspirations you cared so strongly about before.

Get on that skin-care routine

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One of the most important things to think about when it comes to getting over someone is making yourself feel good. If you're not feeling great, then your mental health is bound to take a beating. Set aside some time each day and night to go through a proper skin-care routine.

Hit the gym if you can

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While it's easier said than done, the gym can be a great way to relieve stress, distract yourself and put you and your mind into a healthier state. Even if you don't feel like it, force yourself to go every now and then so you can start to feel that little bit better.

Considered a rage room?

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Rage rooms have taken the country by storm in recent years. Essentially, a rage room is a place you can go to where you can expel all that rage and anger from inside of you, in a control and safe environment, by smashing the objects you're surrounded by.

Make sure to treat yourself

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In order to make yourself feel good, that means you have to start treating yourself every now and then as a little pick me up. For sure, we've all never felt better after buying a t-shirt we've wanted for so long. The best part about it is getting home and putting it on straight away!

Build up your savings

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Use your break-up as an opportunity to start getting your finances back on track. If you're like most couples, then you probably spent quite a bit of money on each other over the years, which just leads to empty bank accounts. Now, you can put a bit more effort into putting some money away.

Stick to a decent diet

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Can we roll our eyes now? Yes, dieting does sound like the worst thing to do after a break-up, and it seems that all you want to do is curl up in front of the TV with a tub of Ben & Jerry's. But believe me when I say, sticking to a good diet after a break-up will be the make it or break it of your recovery.

Improve your sleeping schedule

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Sleep is obviously so important for our body to recharge and repair itself. If you're not getting enough of it, then chances are your body is feeling the repercussions of it throughout the day. That means you should try to stick to a rigorous sleep schedule that you follow every day and night.

Create a vision board

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Vision boards are both very creative and very insightful. While it might sound like a pointless and menial task, a lot of people enjoy taking time to visualize how they see their life either present, past or future, and if you place it somewhere visible to you, you can use it as your reference point.

Take up a therapeutic hobby

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Picking up a hobby is a great way of being able to take your mind of they-who-must-not-be-named. There's loads of therapeutic hobbies you can pick up out there, like jigsaws or knitting, and I promise that once you take up these, you'll never want to put the knitting needles down.

Have a big ol' clean out

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After a break-up, it's easy to let things pile up on the to-do list, until it all gets a bit too overwhelming. Avoid this dramatic step by taking some time out to have a great, big, clean up. After all, there's probably loads of things lying around your home that reminds you of them!

If you need to, seek therapy

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Last, but by no means least, is therapy. A lot of people can come out of relationships and breakups feeling traumatized and terrorized. If you know that this is having a greater impact on you, and might impede your romantic connections in future, definitely seek therapy.