Most people feel very low and unworthy after a break-up with their partner. If you have been left for another this is especially more painful. It is common to go through feelings of feeling depressed, unloved, unattractive, and unworthy. Feelings of being ugly, uninteresting, too fat, too skinny, not smart enough, and so on go through your brain. “He must have left me because there is something wrong with me” run through most people’s minds. To help you get through this difficult time there are some things that you can do to make yourself feel better. They are not cure-alls, but they will help you feel better about you.
* Work through your thoughts. Go to a quiet place and write down all of your feelings. Write down feelings that you do not want to express to anyone else. Writing is therapy. Writing will help you to get it out in a place that you feel comfortable with. After you are done you can rip it up or save it. You can seek counseling in addition to this, but most people do not feel really comfortable sharing those deep, dark thoughts with someone else.
* Look at yourself, inside and out. Make a list of the things that you like about yourself and the things that you do not like yourself. Make a mental note to work on the things that you do not like about yourself.
* Do something nice that you have been wanting to do for a very long time. Go out to dinner with a trusted friend and have fun. Treat yourself to something special.
* Take an exercise class. You could exercise alone, but you should go out and do it where people are around, not only for the exercise, but also for the companionship. Exercising will also help you to get rid of those “bad” feelings. Take a friend with you if you are not comfortable going alone. You will come home feeling tired from the workout, but relieved of some pent-up feelings.
* Do a total makeover on yourself. This is a sure-fire ego booster.
* Spend time with your children. Some time with your kids will make you glow all over and you will then realize just how worthy you are.
Angel Lynn writes in weight loss, single parenting, media, and health.