Where to Channel Your Emotions After a Breakup

After a breakup, especially if it ended badly, you'll experience more emotions than you'll know what to do with. If you keep them to yourself or take them out on someone else, it won't have the best results. You may want to kick your ex-boyfriend in the shin, but finding alternate outlets can be a much better option. Certain activities can help distract you from the breakup and allow you to channel your emotions in a productive way.

Exercise

Exercise has so many benefits and, after a breakup, they can all help you in a positive way. Consider taking Zumba, kickboxing or martial arts. The endorphins you get from exercising can make you feel happier, you'll look better from working out and your self-esteem can also increase. Exercise is much better for you - and more productive - than flipping out on your ex.

Makeover

Getting a makeover may not sound like a great way to channel your emotions, but it can actually help you release what you're feeling. Exchange the negativity for something positive - a reward for yourself. Over the course of a week, get your hair and makeup done, then follow that up with a manicure and pedicure. Buy a new outfit, then get a full body massage. Each time you get something done, let go some of the negative energy along the way. At the end of the week, do something fun with loved ones to celebrate feeling more positive.

New Classes

Whether it's dancing, cooking or yoga, learning something new takes quite a bit of energy. Instead of bottling up all those negative emotions, channel them into learning something new. Online classes make it even easier for those that don't have access to certain in-person classes, but getting out and trying something different can also give you the opportunity to meet new people.

Writing

Writing can be one of the best ways to channel your emotions. Immediately after a breakup, you may want to refrain from publishing your feelings online - once they're out there you can't take them back and you may regret some of the things you said. Instead, write in a journal a little each day. At a later date, re-reading what you wrote can help you even further in the healing process.

Singing

If you are less than talented in the singing area, I know what you're thinking, but you don't need a stellar voice to channel your emotions into song. Make a playlist of songs you love and that make you want to dance. Turn up the music at home or hop in your car and sing your heart out to the music. You may be surprised how well belting out a song works for making you feel better.

Knowing where you can channel your emotions, especially during those bad days, can help you improve your outlook, mood and overall thinking about the situation. After a breakup, you never really know how you're going to feel on a day-to-day basis. Some days you'll feel great, others you'll cry. Before long, with the combination of good people and doing activities that make you happy, you may find yourself getting over the relationship sooner than you realized.