Productive things can radically transform your life, especially in the hilariously predictable yet devastating aftermath of a breakup. Close your sketchy revenge notebook (I see you with your Pinterest inspiration board titled "Sweet Revenge") for a moment and imagine this: investing that energy into something that will enrich your life and, dare I say, make you an even more delightful human being. Here, in the rollercoaster year of 2024, let's dive into eight ingenious alternatives to plotting some silly vengeance plan against your ex.
Firstly, self-improvement is your golden ticket to a brighter, more fulfilled future. Remember when we talked about how "Revisiting Old Hobbies" could resurrect that dormant joy of yours? Yeah, let’s channel some of that passive-aggressive energy into rekindling your creativity. Dust off those paintbrushes, knitting needles, or whatever floats your boat and allow yourself to escape into a realm of color and creativity. Not only is it therapeutic, but it also serves as an impressive distraction. Who knows, you might even craft a masterpiece worthy of a spot on the living room wall.
Another productive habit worth exploring is ramping up your fitness game. There's nothing quite like a good sweat session at the gym to melt away the stress and boost those endorphins. Now, don't start thinking about breaking your ex's treadmill record (yes, we know you know that too), but rather, focus on achieving your personal health and wellness goals. You might even stumble upon new interests – maybe kickboxing or Zumba?
It's also the perfect time to "Start a New Course or Learn a New Skill". How often have we scrolled past those "transform your life in 30 days" ads and thought, yeah right? Now’s the time to give it a try! Websites like Coursera and Udemy are bursting at the seams with exciting online courses and useful skills just waiting to be explored. And who knows? This could be your ticket to not just passing time, but making meaningful progress in your career or starting a new one altogether.
Let’s also talk volunteering – which not only helps others but feels astonishingly good. Numerous charities could use your help, whether it’s serving hot meals, cleaning local parks, or tutoring students. The spirit of giving can be remarkably healing, and hey, you might even make some new friends.
And for the love of all things sane, don’t forget to “Revamp Your Living Space.” A splash of color or a shuffle of the furniture can do wonders – it literally gives you a fresh perspective on life. This year, consider it an invitation to declutter not only your home but your mind.
So here we are, ready to embrace a brighter, fuller, and hilariously revenge-free smart journey. Let’s turn those plans of vengeance into stepping stones for self-improvement. After all, living well is the best kind of revenge.
Get the anger out of your body, but in a different direction to revenge. Go to a couple of kickboxing classes and really let out all of that frustration in a positive way. Also, going to a sports game where you can shout your head off is always a cathartic thing to do!
Transform that negative energy into positive energy by making the choice to spend your time doing some volunteering or charity work instead. The thinking time you would have spent coming up with a revenge plan is now going into thoughts about helping other people live a better life, and that’s really inspiring and productive.
Just do anything to keep yourself busy and not give yourself the opportunity to be alone to stew over the breakup. Hang out with friends, reconnect with family ... anything that takes your mind off any budding revenge plans!
Get a change of environment for a little bit by escaping on a mini break or something similar. A change of scenery is a great palate cleanser, and it might be able to help you look at your situation with a different, more mature perspective.
Take some time to write down all of your thoughts and feelings about the situation. Putting it all down on paper can be really therapeutic, and reading it back to yourself can sometimes help you to see that any plans of revenge seem even more silly and farfetched when they have been brought from your mind into some kind of reality.
Rather than focusing energy on your ex, focus it on yourself instead. Treat yourself in some of the ways you like best, whether that’s a bubble bath, an evening on the couch with a great book, a massage, or anything else that will make you feel good.
The wave of nostalgia and happiness you get from watching your favourite movies is a feeling tailor-made for times like this. Forget about the negative stuff in your life and dive into movie worlds that have brought you so much joy over the years.
Make sure to delete your ex from all of your social media platforms. The less you see of him, the less you will be reminded of how much you want to mess with him! Out of sight, out of mind!