Getting dumped can be a very difficult experience. We’ve all been there and know that it’s hard to get back to being your normal self after getting dumped. So you found this article and are probably looking for help. Well, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve compiled a list of five important things to do after getting dumped that will help you recover and move on.

1. Realize Your Potential
After getting dumped, you may feel like you don’t have any value or worth. But this is not true. Just because things didn’t work out with one girl doesn’t mean there is anything wrong with you. Realize your potential and remind yourself of all of the positive things that are going on in your life like your career, hobbies, and friends. Try not to get into a mindset where all you can think about are the negative aspects of your life. You have to stay positive and remind yourself that things aren’t as bad as they’ll seem, and they’ll certainly get better. Right fresh after a breakup, it will put you at a low point, but with time, you’ll get a lot better.

2. Exercise, Workout, Eat Right
Getting dumped is the perfect excuse to get into shape. You can start a simple exercise or workout routine with a friend or by yourself. You can start jogging a half mile everyday or go to the gym two times a week. Start with something small and manageable and build from there. You want to start small so you can slowly build momentum that will carry you further in your exercise habit. Also, you may want to consider changing your diet to give you more energy for exercising and working out and to keep your body lean and trim. Staying in good shape will make you feel better about yourself, and keep your mind off the breakup.

3. Don’t Hold A Grudge
Getting dumped is very painful for many reasons, but holding a grudge against your ex will only make things worse. When you hold a grudge against someone, you carry around a lot of negative emotion that can burden you for the rest of your life. Try to think of your ex in a more positive way and forgive her for the pain she has caused you. Doing this is not always easy, but will help you move on and live a happier life.

4. Stay Busy
When you’re alone and unoccupied, the memory of your ex and the breakup can easily creep into your thoughts. This will only bring you down and make you feel miserable. Instead, keep yourself busy. This will make it a lot harder to dwell on the breakup and help you move on. Spend more time with your friends and family, and go out and do things. Also remember that you can’t completely stop thinking about the breakup, and some of those thoughts will still be there. This should be expected and is perfectly healthy. But what is unhealthy is really dwelling on it instead of living your life.

5. Try New Things
There are probably a few things you have always wanted to do but never had the time or motivation to do during your relationship. Maybe you always wanted to try sailing, archery, downhill skiing or some other fun activity. Or maybe you always wanted to own pet like a cat, dog, or parakeet. When you’re single, there is so much more time and opportunity out there to try new things. So go out there, and try something new! Bringing new things into your life will help keep busy and get your mind off the breakup.