I've learned that each time you go through a breakup, the pain isn't any more or less intense or hard, but the way you process and get back up can be different when you learn the tools to get yourself back to equilibrium. There are so many lessons that can be learned during times of heartbreak, and there's an opportunity to grow and become more emotionally healthy.

Sometimes, things need to come undone for better things to come together.

Have things to look forward to: Plan a trip, treat yourself to the spa, make plans in the future so that you can focus on what you're looking forward to versus how unbearable your present is. Understand that your brain is detaching. It's the same part of the brain that is activated as a cocaine user feening for their next fix. You're literally in withdrawal. Understand that it takes time for your brain and neural pathways to detach. You're not going crazy - it's just a process, and that process takes time.

Chemistry does not guarantee compatibility.

Closing the door to toxicity is the most effective way to make space for new opportunity.

You don't achieve greatness in life being surrounded by mediocre people with mediocre values. Choose your company wisely.

You may not be able to change the events of your history, but you can change the story you've attached to those events.