Odyssey Posted September 16, 2009 Posted September 16, 2009 As mentioned repeatedly, one of the best way to cope from any kind of breakup/grief/addiction is to keep yourself busy, right? So what keeps you occupied during these testing times?
Phateless Posted September 16, 2009 Posted September 16, 2009 Friends Gym Cleaning Projects - house cleaning, taking my car/motorcycle apart, etc Concerts Salsa/Swing Dancing every night of the week WORK!
Exit Posted September 16, 2009 Posted September 16, 2009 Mainly all aspects of fitness, thinking about what food I'm eating, working out, reading and researching about health. Hanging with friends occasionally but sometimes it just causes more problems. Working on my car. Cleaning house. Sleeping.
Patrice Posted September 16, 2009 Posted September 16, 2009 Exercise (running) Work Cleaning Political blogging Kids Road trips Just do it.
jv032889 Posted September 16, 2009 Posted September 16, 2009 friends partying homework surfing the net working school volunteering working out (COMING SOON)
stuckinwonderland88 Posted September 16, 2009 Posted September 16, 2009 Exercise Reading Good Comedy Films - This works! Work Writing Basically doing things that you love, and things that interest you. Big projects. Things where you can improve yourself and your skills, and that you can be proud of.
ReturnToSender Posted September 16, 2009 Posted September 16, 2009 Not getting over a break up (or my short lived NC..lol!) anymore... but my guy is really busy and I have to do the same to maintain my sanity. For the most part its work and sleep, going for lunch or for drinks with friends, watching movies, housecleaning (you know Im a wreck, cause my whole house is spotless...), or picking up sometihng new that requires all my mental energy, like right now Im teaching myself spanish.
Thornton Posted September 16, 2009 Posted September 16, 2009 I could mention the usual stuff, like reading, exercising, video games and surfing the net... I also bought one of those big keyboards in an attempt to learn to play the piano, but I suck at it. I also like playing Dungeons & Dragons (we take turns to meet at different people's houses), but please don't tell anyone because I have a reputation to protect Oo, I almost forgot: I like geocaching, if anyone has tried that? http://www.geocaching.com/
EricaH329 Posted September 16, 2009 Posted September 16, 2009 Out of everything I have tried, the most effective way of keeping myself occupied is focusing on myself! Setting goals and figuring out the steps needed to take to accomplish them. Or i'll do some self-analyzing. Figure out what I need to change to become a better person. What I can do to start working towards that. For example, I want a new bed, a bigger one. I know how much it'll cost me, what I need to set aside, and how long it'll take me to get it. As lame as that might sound, it actually gives me something to look forward to.
ReturnToSender Posted September 16, 2009 Posted September 16, 2009 Hah..something else that helps... reading and posting on LoveShack. For some reason, focusing on what others are going through or the general discussion takes my mind off of my own thing for awhile.
Meaplus3 Posted September 16, 2009 Posted September 16, 2009 My children and all their activities I like to be involved. Art Reading excercise Time with family and friends Yoga and massage. Mea:)
fireftrjef Posted September 16, 2009 Posted September 16, 2009 Re-focusing my attention on what makes me - Me. Doing the things I enjoy mostly. Calling up friends when I feel down or lonely. Going for a run helps me alot...resets the mind. Reading Cleaning around the house. For me sitting at home alone is what brings on the hard times. So I stay out and on the go...
adamt Posted September 16, 2009 Posted September 16, 2009 Gym 4 times a week, one is swimming reading books before going to sleep do more hiking at weekends go out for bike ride with friends visit friends for weekends ring up friends and family more taking up golf with some friends learning some new hobbies like snowboarding book a few weekend trips abroad with friends go out with friends more. lose weight and eat well and buy new clothes setting medium term goals. buy a few gadgets, like a new LCD tv for my bedroom and a new fancy mobile phone basically getting out of the house as much as possible Nights out with friends going to spend the winter renovating my house Over 3 months on and got my emotions under control and learnt to keep all thoughts of her back of my mind
joseffrost Posted September 17, 2009 Posted September 17, 2009 Reading Guitar Guinness Going out Flirting Listening to music Red wine Writing My post-grad course Work Family The odd solemn evening of introspection Partying Reconnecting Gin & Tonic
AnswersPls Posted September 18, 2009 Posted September 18, 2009 partying playing onlines games going on trips (everyweek). now i am broke shopping (retail therapy) planning for events working singing karaoke. jogging watching movies online hanging out with my girl friends crying my heart out eveyday i depend on camomile tea to sleep its been three months. but i am still not able to put him at the back of the mind.. so does this work?> (i do not mean to thread jack).. Seems like it does not work
steve9417 Posted September 20, 2009 Posted September 20, 2009 meditate you'll realise that your thoughts are like clouds in the sky that come and go ...... just like thoughts of your ex remember what you resists persists - so accept that you'll still have memories but with awareness they will have less of a hold on you by meditating you'll not be fooled by your thoughts anymore
caramel c Posted September 21, 2009 Posted September 21, 2009 Cooking/Baking I have really been slacking the past couple months since the breakup but tonight I am roasted chicken and potatoes in a lemon garlic sauce seasoned with rosemary & thyme. YUM. I am SO getting back to cooking...I might even bake tonight later.
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