We live in a time where we power through things, stay busy, strive for happiness, and have a constant positive thinking perspective. But what happens when a relationship ends, a death happens, or a big change in your life occurs? Your heart breaks and you wonder how to live with a broken heart. Today, I want to share some tips on how to live with a broken heart that will help you get through this difficult time in your life.

There are so many ways our hearts get broken. In my own experience, it has felt like a lot of pain, through my body and in my mind. We can physically feel a broken heart, it takes up a lot of energy and space.

Here are 3 tips on how to live with a broken heart:

1. Acknowledge it. There is power in just saying it, saying "yes, I feel broken-hearted". By claiming and naming it you are owning it. This is your truth, this is your story, own it. Because having this inner conflict, keeping it in, and walling yourself up can create anxiety and depression. It is SO much better when you can say it out loud - either to yourself or someone who supports you.

2. Figure out the emotions attached to it. Grief, sorrow, loss, disappointment - what emotion is attached to your broken heart? There could be a lot of emotions attached to a broken heart but when we identify those emotions we are contributing them to the sensations of our broken heart. Claiming these emotions is important because then we can sit with them and identify with them rather than avoid them.

3. Be patient. We can hold a lot of expectations of ourselves about where we should be, how we should feel, or how we should be reacting. But let me tell you, grief and heartbreak are lifelong things. There is no timeline! We need to be patient and understanding of ourselves, our process, and our journey.

Just remember that having a broken heart is a human experience. There is no way to protect ourselves from it. And if we try to protect ourselves, we end up walling ourselves up and robbing ourselves of joy. Acknowledge that this is a part of the human experience. Remember that when we grieve, it is a sign of how much love we were able to give in that relationship or to that person.

"A broken heart hurts, but it is a consequence of the ability to love."

Give yourself some patience and compassion. Accept this as a part of your journey and your life. Instead of trying to positive talk yourself through it just acknowledge that it hurts, and that is okay.