1. Remind yourself why you broke up.  It’s so easy to fall back into the memories of the good times.  And when those thoughts come flooding back, you’ll want to call/text/email/screw your old partner in crime.  Don’t do that.  At those times, whip out a piece of paper and a pen — or maybe just your mobile device — and make a list of reasons your relationship didn’t work.  Continually remind yourself: “It’s f*ckin’ broken.  Chill.”

2. Call your friends.  Use this time to reconnect with old friends and make some new ones.  You need to practice relationship-building — preferably with people you’re not sleeping with.  Cups of coffee, funny movies, and trips to the mall are good for this offline social networking. 

3. Pick a project.  You’ve got some extra time on your hands?  Time to revisit something you’ve wanted to do, but never made time for.  Whether it’s a blog, training for a marathon, or just making your own beaded jewelry, get to it!

4. Smile at cute strangers.  You’re available.  Let them know.

5. Keep moving forward.  Life should be a progression, not a regression.  Don’t fall back into the laps of guys/girls who didn’t appreciate you before.  Even if just for a good lay.  What feels good today may hurt like hell tomorrow.

6. Contact Jmw all you want.  I’m here for you. 

Love you bye. :)