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Help a friend through a break-up: part 2

by Janice Formichella | Feb 11, 2020 | Breakup support, How to Help a Friend Through a Break-up

It is hard to see someone you care about go through a break-up. It is hard to know what to do to help. It is sometimes hard to have boundaries and let’s be honest, it can sometimes be really hard to be non-judgemental or stay upbeat. I have some good news for you:...

Picture perfect post-break-up movies: Part 2

by Janice Formichella | Dec 11, 2019 | Break-up Movies, How to get over a break-up, Self-care

As the holidays approach and winter hits I'm starting to have visions of days in bed with books and movies dancing in my head so, I thought it might be a good time to put together my second list of picture-perfect break-up movies. It's a bit different from part one in...

What To Eat During Your Break-up

by Janice Formichella | Nov 13, 2019 | Physical wellness, Self-care

Break-ups suck, but your body doesn’t have to suffer. And a break-up diet doesn't mean a juice cleanse. It means incorporating nourishing, feel-good delicousness into your meals. While the standard cliché may be to go for the Häagen-Dazs and bottle of wine, it pays to...

How to support your friend through a break-up

by Janice Formichella | Oct 30, 2019 | Breakup support, How to Help a Friend Through a Break-up

If you have been through a breakup, you might just know how hard it can be. Knowing this, it can be heartbreaking to see someone you care about go through the pain of losing a relationship and partner. While you can’t take the pain away, there is enormous power in...

Why going no-contact with your ex is essential for your break-up success

by Janice Formichella | May 8, 2019 | How to get over a break-up, No-contact

When it comes to reasons to NOT go no-contact after a break-up; I have heard it ALL. I’m often fascinated at why abstaining from communicating with the person who is the source of pain in a person’s life is so hard for them to agree to. As I learn more and more about...

Walking for break-up success

by Janice Formichella | Apr 19, 2019 | Physical wellness, Self-care

Dealing with a broken heart or sadness over the end of a relationship? Walking outdoors may be the key to speeding up your healing and improving your chances of break-up success. How exercise helps with break-up success It’s probably not new information to you that...

Picture perfect post-break-up flicks: Part 1

by Janice Formichella | Apr 11, 2019 | Break-up Movies, How to get over a break-up, Self-care

If you’re anything like me or most of the people I speak with, after a break-up or broken heart you may enjoy a nice a juicy incubation period. This may involve keeping close to home, UberEats, and lots of tv time. I think it’s important during this period to be...

Tips for the first week of your break-up

by Janice | Mar 30, 2019 | How to get over a break-up, Self-care

Welcome to week one of your break-up. This is an intense time, and a vital one. There are things that you can do during this period to give yourself extra support that may have a huge impact on your overall break-up experience, success, and healing journey. I’m a firm...