Dealing with a broken heart may pose to be a difficult task during this joyful time of year, but the good news is that there are plenty of distractions offered by the Christmas season to help you overcome any nasty breakup. Aside from the fact that you will no longer have to shell out a ton of money for his or her Christmas gift this season, there are plenty of other ways to be happy and enjoy the Holidays… even with a broken heart.
Retail Therapy: With the Christmas season in full swing, there are loads of great Holiday bargains awaiting your discovery at all of your favourite stores. Take the money that you were planning on spending on that special someone and treat yourself to something you have been longing for. After all, you’re going through a hard time and deserve a special treat! Buy something that restores confidence or makes you feel beautiful or attractive. Nothing feels quite as good as a stress reliever as some good old fashioned retail therapy.
Engage In Christmas Traditions: Whether baking up a batch of sugar cookies or watching your favourite holiday movie for what seems like the millionth time, be sure to take part in the traditions that have always been special to you. Just because you are going through a break-up does not mean that the holidays need to be put on hold. They only come around once a year so be sure to soak in the magic of the season. Your everlasting Christmas traditions are a nice reminder that no matter how chaotic your personal life may be, there are some things that will never change. Be you; take care of you.
Hit Those Holiday Parties: This is not a time to sulk in your home with a bottle of eggnog and a bowl of Christmas candies! Now is the time to embrace all the joys of the Christmas season because you need it! Go through your closet and find a Holiday frock! You are going to a party – maybe even two! Mingle with your friends and family while sporting your favourite Holiday wardrobe pieces and take your mind off of that ex! Who knows? You might even experience a little Holiday miracle and meet your next special someone under the mistletoe!
Give Back: A big part of the Christmas season is reaching out to those who are in need. You may be going through a tough breakup but there are others who are going through much more gruelling times. Consider volunteering at a local soup kitchen or making a Holiday donation to make someone else's holiday season just a little more joyful. Giving back to others is an excellent way to make your heart feel happy again.
Remember What You Have to Be Grateful For: Instead of dedicating all of your attention to something that is breaking your heart, focus on what you have to be grateful for such as your friends, family, and health. You will be amazed at all you have to be thankful for. Reach out to people you haven’t seen or spoken to in a while. Visit an elderly family member; they are always full of good advice.
Don’t Procrastinate: Whether you booked a special holiday vacation or bought the ex an expensive gift, do not hesitate to cancel plans and return whatever you bought them! It’s best just to get it over with. If the plans can’t be cancelled, who says you can't bring your best friend instead? This will be a great way to have a little Holiday fun. The longer you wait to take care of this, the more painful it is going to be.