50 Things to Do Instead of Being Sad About Your Breakup

Breakups are the worst. The horrible repetition of happy and sad memories that reel off in your mind without fail. The urge to reach out to someone you loved so much for comfort, yet you know you cannot because that person is the reason for your pain. The constant wondering of what you could have done differently . . . or the obsessing over what you did wrong. The pain over your ex's last words. The thoughts of, "What if?"

You could sit around and cry, or cut off all your friends and social life as you mourn your breakup . . . or you can do these 50 things instead and find some peace, comfort, and happiness.

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Let yourself enjoy some laughter with friends.
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Let yourself enjoy some laughter with friends.

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Indulge in chocolate.
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Indulge in chocolate.

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Call your mom or another older mentor — she's got the best advice and ear out of anyone.
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Call your mom or another older mentor — she's got the best advice and ear out of anyone.

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Hug your dog, adopt a dog, or borrow your friend's dog!
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Hug your dog, adopt a dog, or borrow your friend's dog!

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Go for a run and clear your head for a bit.
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Go for a run and clear your head for a bit.

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Clean out old clutter.
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Clean out old clutter.

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Curl up in bed and watch old TV shows on Netflix.
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Curl up in bed and watch old TV shows on Netflix.

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Cut your hair . . . chop off the dead ends and start fresh.
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Cut your hair . . . chop off the dead ends and start fresh.

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Make your own beer and you'll be the most popular girl out of your friends or . . .
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Make your own beer and you'll be the most popular girl out of your friends or . . .

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Visit a vineyard with your girls for some R&R!
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Visit a vineyard with your girls for some R&R!

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Make a scrapbook of good memories — without your ex.
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Make a scrapbook of good memories — without your ex.

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Go camping with family or friends and get back to basics . . .
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Go camping with family or friends and get back to basics . . .

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Or head to the beach to put your toes in the sand.
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Or head to the beach to put your toes in the sand.

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Bake some cookies!
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Bake some cookies!

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Or heck, some cupcakes.
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Or heck, some cupcakes.

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Breathe deep with some yoga.
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Breathe deep with some yoga.

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Forgive yourself for the bad things you did or said.
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Forgive yourself for the bad things you did or said.

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Forgive your ex, even if they never said, "I'm sorry."
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Forgive your ex, even if they never said, "I'm sorry."

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Buy some sexy lingerie, and wear it knowing you're hot!
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Buy some sexy lingerie, and wear it knowing you're hot!

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Quit a bad habit and gain pride in your decision!
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Quit a bad habit and gain pride in your decision!

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Dye your hair a funky color . . .
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Dye your hair a funky color . . .

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Jump on the swings like a kid.
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Jump on the swings like a kid.

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Color in a coloring book.
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Color in a coloring book.

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Paint a picture, even if you have no artistic skill.
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Paint a picture, even if you have no artistic skill.

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Make a toast to a new you, and add some breakfast in bed!
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Make a toast to a new you, and add some breakfast in bed!

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Hold a baby and check out those cute baby feet.
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Hold a baby and check out those cute baby feet.

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Hold the hand of someone else who is hurting worse than you are.
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Hold the hand of someone else who is hurting worse than you are.

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Go for a long drive and think for a bit.
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Go for a long drive and think for a bit.

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Take a soothing bath.
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Take a soothing bath.

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Treat yourself to a massage.
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Treat yourself to a massage.

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Go get your dance on!
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Go get your dance on!

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Boxing will get out the sadness and anger, guaranteed.
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Boxing will get out the sadness and anger, guaranteed.

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Read a good book.
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Read a good book.

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Get a cat — unless, of course, you're on Team Dog.
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Get a cat — unless, of course, you're on Team Dog.

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Enjoy some ice cream.
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Enjoy some ice cream.

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Get a mani or a pedi.
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Get a mani or a pedi.

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Buy new shoes. You know you want to!
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Buy new shoes. You know you want to!

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Throw a party! A "new you" party.
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Throw a party! A "new you" party.

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Fake a smile and eventually, you will feel it for real!
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Fake a smile and eventually, you will feel it for real!