You don't have to be heartbroken to get it.

Having trouble maintaining distance from your ex? Taking his calls, emails, texts? It just might be time to hold yourself accountable…

Good luck and happy healing!

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Lisa Steadman, a.k.a. The Relationship Journalist™ is the creator and editor of BreakupChronicles.com. She's also the author of "It's a Breakup, Not a Breakdown."

In order to heal and move on from your breakup, you’ll want to find a visual symbol of your recovery…

Good luck and happy healing!

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Lisa Steadman, a.k.a. The Relationship Journalist™ is the creator and editor of BreakupChronicles.com. She's also the author of "It's a Breakup, Not a Breakdown."

Want to heal and move on from your breakup? You gotta exorcise your ex!

Good luck and happy healing!

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Lisa Steadman, a.k.a. The Relationship Journalist™ is the creator and editor of BreakupChronicles.com. She's also the author of "It's a Breakup, Not a Breakdown."

This week’s tip is all about giving yourself a gift your ex probably never will…

Go ahead, give yourself the gift of closure. Good luck and happy healing!

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Lisa Steadman, a.k.a. The Relationship Journalist™ is the creator and editor of BreakupChronicles.com. She's also the author of "It's a Breakup, Not a Breakdown."

This week’s tip is all about how to reclaim your evening so you’re not stuck thinking of your ex before bed…

Happy healing!

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Lisa Steadman, a.k.a. The Relationship Journalist™ is the creator and editor of BreakupChronicles.com. She's also the author of "It's a Breakup, Not a Breakdown."

Want to get over your ex in record time? I’ve got a great breakup recovery tip for you…

Happy healing!

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Lisa Steadman, a.k.a. The Relationship Journalist™ is the creator and editor of BreakupChronicles.com. She's also the author of "It's a Breakup, Not a Breakdown."

In order to survive and thrive following a breakup, you’ve gotta get a support system. Here are the do’s and don’ts of recruiting a Boo-Hoo Crew…

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Lisa Steadman, a.k.a. The Relationship Journalist™ is the creator and editor of BreakupChronicles.com. She's also the author of "It's a Breakup, Not a Breakdown."

Woohoo! I’m now offering video tips to help you heal and move on following a breakup…

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Lisa Steadman, a.k.a. The Relationship Journalist™ is the creator and editor of BreakupChronicles.com. She's also the author of "It's a Breakup, Not a Breakdown."

Breaking up will always be hard to do, but healing and moving on can be easier than you think. You just have to take the focus off of your ex and put it onto your own happiness and healing. How? By filling the void left by your ex with healthy and happy activities. Not only that, but introducing healthy new habits will help take the focus off of your ex and put it where it needs to be — on your fabulous future! The following are some tips to help you kick start your recovery:

Make a list of activities you enjoy that you gave up during the relationship
Maybe you used to go to Pilates or yoga on Saturday morning, but stopped because snuggling with your ex seemed like a better idea. Or maybe you gave up movie night with the girls because your ex felt left out. Make a list of activities you enjoy that you’re now free to reacquaint yourself with, thanks to the breakup. One by one, start checking things off the list!

Make a list of things you want to try
Maybe you have a burning desire to go skydiving, or take an ethnic cooking class, or go back to school. But while you were in the relationship, those desires remained unfulfilled. Now’s the time to claim those lurking desires and act on them. Give yourself permission to go for it!

Start a healthy new habit
And finally, one of the best ways to heal and move on after a breakup is to start a healthy new habit, one your ex will never have the pleasure of enjoying alongside you. Possible healthy new habits include hiring a personal trainer and getting in kick butt shape, going organic, giving up meat, taking public transportation instead of driving everywhere, etc. You decide on the healthy new habit, then implement it every day for 30 days. It’s amazing how making such a simple shift in your life can help get your mind off your ex and onto your own happily ever after future.

Happy healing!

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Lisa Steadman, a.k.a. The Relationship Journalist™ is the creator and editor of BreakupChronicles.com. She's also the author of "It's a Breakup, Not a Breakdown."

Not to get all political, but the public breakup of Barack Obama and Reverend Wright got me thinking about the do’s and don’ts of breaking up. Specifically, the importance of breaking up with dignity and whenever possible, privately. Breakups are hard, this much is true. But they’re much more difficult when one or both parties tries to corral friends, family, and Joe Public into the mix.

Asking mutual friends to take sides is a big no-no. Instead, recruit your Boo-Hoo Crew for 24/7 support and leave the breakup details a mystery to the rest of the world. It’s none of their business. DO NOT issue ultimatums as in, If you don’t side with me, we’re no longer friends! Talk about tacky!

When people ask about the breakup, keep your answers brief. Don’t engage in a long tirade of your ex. It only makes you look bad. Plus, word travels fast and you really don’t have the time or energy for a retaliation from your ex.

To be a true breakup rock star, practice self care, kindness, and don’t blast the breakup to the world.

Good luck and happy healing!

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Lisa Steadman, a.k.a. The Relationship Journalist™ is the creator and editor of BreakupChronicles.com. She's also the author of "It's a Breakup, Not a Breakdown."