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Though you may be tempted to hole up in your room or ignore your responsibilities, getting on with your normal routine can help you get through emotional turmoil. A structure will provide tasks that you need to accomplish, regardless of how you are feeling. It will help keep you active and occupied in addition to helping your days feel “normal” again. You can’t replace the person, but others can help you heal and move forward. Make an effort to develop new relationships and deepen existing ones. Strive to build relationships with people who are positive and encouraging.  Join a new club or organization or participate in a Meetup in your area to meet new people. Forge deeper bonds with existing friends by asking them to hang out more often or starting a new tradition with them, like Sunday brunch or Friday movie night. Occupy your time by boosting your knowledge base. If you’re a student, throw yourself into an academic subject. If not, try picking a subject you’ve always been curious about and read books or watch videos about it. You might also sign up for a class to learn a new skill. Try improving your math or English comprehension, if you’re in school. Or, try taking up a foreign language, learning the fine art of French cooking, or taking guitar lessons. Is there something that you really like to do, something that always seems to lift your spirits? If so, carve out more time from your schedule for this activity. Hobbies are a great way to broaden your skills and use your time constructively. Plus, doing this activity will likely make you feel better (at least for a little while). Plan to hike a new trail if you enjoy the outdoors. You might also try photography, knitting, painting, collecting, baking, gardening, or gaming. Exercise is a great form of distraction. Staying active also produces feel-good chemicals in the body known as endorphins, so working out may lift your mood, too.  Go for a run, bike ride, or a swim. Or, join a friend at a group fitness class like Zumba or Pilates. Try to get at least 30 minutes of physical activity on most days of the week. Using alcohol or drugs can be a way to distract yourself from missing someone, but such activities are destructive and dangerous. Try to avoid using substances as a distraction. Instead, turn to others for support or find a constructive project to throw yourself into.
Create structure in your daily life. Socialize. Study or learn something new. Find a hobby. Get physically active. Steer clear of destructive distractions.