After talking to countless people about their breakups, I’ve created a list of tools you can use so you don’t have to suffer in silence like I did. As a rule of thumb with all my advice, take what you want and leave the rest. Some of these tips will resonate with you, others won’t. You are the author of your post-breakup journey. Take the pen and create a future that works for you.

One of my favorite assignments to give to my recently heartbroken friends (aka YOU) is: take yourself on a date. Because you are a whole lot of freakin’ fun, sister. So why would you hoard all that magic for other people and deprive yourself of it?