6 Ways to Replace Negative Habits After a Breakup

You’ve recently gone through a breakup that left you rattled. Now, you’re wondering what’s next. A breakup can be emotionally devastating - but it also opens up new opportunities. If you need guidance to navigate this rough patch, you may want to pursue coaching with Authentically Ty. Furthermore, here’s how to take advantage of this time to replace negative habits with behaviors that serve you, like finding ways to exercise and fixing your finances.

Take Care of Your Physical Health

When you were in a relationship, you might have pushed exercise to the back burner in order to spend more time with your partner. In the wake of the breakup, perhaps you’ve turned to comfort foods, long naps, and TV marathons to soothe your emotions. Right now, you might be pressed for time, with your household responsibilities falling on you. 

However, you can increase your physical activity even if you don’t have time in your day for extensive workouts. Choosing to take the stairs instead of the elevator, or stepping out for a stroll during your lunch breaks, is a great way to get your body moving.

Improve Your Financial Situation

Perhaps your partner had poor spending habits that affected your own financial situation negatively. This is the perfect time to go over your credit history and take steps to repair any damage to your score. You can download a free credit report online to see all of the details. Don’t worry - checking your credit score will not lower your score! 

If you’re newly single, you might be stressed out by handling all of your bills by yourself. To rebuild your financial situation and keep your budget under control, Real Simple recommends assessing your fixed and variable expenses, creating savings accounts for specific goals, and implementing some frugal lifestyle habits.

Try Doing Things Alone

When you were in a relationship, you may have gotten into a habit of asking your partner to accompany you to everything. Now, you can start getting comfortable with going to events or trying activities on your own. It can be tough at first, but over time, you’ll come to enjoy your own company and the freedom of independence.

Decorate Your Own Space

Maybe you felt like your space wasn’t truly “yours” when you were in a relationship. You might have avoided certain decorating choices because your partner didn’t like them. But finally, you can make this space entirely your own! To start redecorating after a breakup, PureWow recommends tossing reminders of your ex, trying some fun DIY projects, and updating any aesthetic choices that you compromised on - your home is now your blank canvas!

Seek Closeness Outside of Romance

You might feel like intimacy is missing from your life. Spending more time with your family and friends can remind you that closeness can exist outside of the context of a romantic relationship. Plus, in the long run, nurturing these connections and expanding your social circle through your existing friends could lead you to your next relationship.

Pick Up a New Hobby

Did you dedicate lots of time to your ex’s interests and forget about your own? You can turn things around by choosing a new hobby to prioritize! You might want to sign up for an art class, try a new sport, or kick off a creative project.

There’s no denying that a breakup can feel like a major setback. It’s important to honor your complicated feelings. In time, you can gradually start forming healthier habits, from exercising to budgeting, and look back with pride on how far you’ve come.

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An article Written by Amber Ramsey