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Leave the past where it belongs and take these steps to move forward and start over.
Whether the love of your life has left you, or you've lost your job, here's what to do to move on and be happy.
Learn your lessons
Try to see the experience not as a tragic end, but as a new
beginning. The mistakes we make in life can make us stronger and
ultimately shape our future.
Take stock
There's nothing wrong with lying low for a while: it's an
opportunity to regroup and rethink. If you're newly single, perhaps plan
a trip you've always wanted to take. If you've been retrenched, it
could mean starting your own business.
Lose gracefully
When you're hurt, it can be tempting to lash out. But the best
strategy is to maintain composure and avoid burning bridges. Instead of
telling your ex-boss or lover to take a hike, wish them well and move
on.
Allow yourself time to wallow
Eat chocolate, watch a sad movie, call your friends. Write a
letter and burn it. Get it all out. But put a time limit on how long
you'll do this for because this behaviour gets pretty counterproductive
after a while.
Leave the past behind
It's only natural to put emphasis on your negative experiences,
but reliving the past is only torturing yourself because it's not where
you're going. That energy is better spent investing in your future.
Forgive yourself and others
Holding a grudge or beating yourself up will ultimately only
weigh you down. Forgiveness isn't about being weak or allowing anyone to
"get away" with anything, it's about setting yourself free.
Focus on being happy
Regardless of what's happened, there are plenty of ways to find a
little joy. Go for a walk, call your mum, sit in the sunshine or share a
meal with a friend. And above all, take life one day at a time. <3 <3
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