This article was written by Amy Chan. Amy Chan is the Founder of Renew Breakup Bootcamp, a retreat that takes a scientific and spiritual approach to healing after the end of a relationship. Her team of psychologists and coaches have helped hundreds of individuals in just 2 years of operation, and the bootcamp has been featured on CNN, Vogue, the New York Times, and Fortune. Her book about her work, Breakup Bootcamp, will be published by HarperCollins in January 2020. This article has been viewed 303,579 times.

X

To move on after your breakup, keep yourself busy so you're not dwelling on your ex. You can spend extra time with friends and family, pick up a new hobby, and do relaxing activities at home, like reading a good book or taking a bubble bath. Take some time to hide or get rid of anything that reminds you of your ex too, since that will make it easier to not think about them. For example, if you have any photos of the two of you or special mementos lying around, tuck them away in a box or throw them in the trash. While keeping your mind off your ex can be helpful, make sure you're not bottling up your feelings, since that will only make you feel worse in the long-term. By letting yourself cry and talking about your feelings with someone you trust, you can release your emotions and start feeling better faster. For advice from our Relationship co-author, like how to be independent and start dating again after a breakup, keep reading!