Starting Over After a Toxic Relationships - 3 Tips For a Positive New Start

If you have had the unfortunate experience of being involved in a toxic relationship, you know that it can be difficult to leave it. Often, this is because your self esteem has been chipped away by the hurtful and destructive acts of someone who is supposed to love you and have your best interests at heart. Fortunately, you have resources at your disposal to help you restart and create a far happier life, and better future relationships. Here are 3 tips for a positive new start after leaving a toxic relationship:

1. Make yourself a priority. Attend to your physical well being. Eat healthy foods, choosing organic and unprocessed choices whenever possible. Take vitamins and supplements as needed. Many people can benefit from a food based multivitamin and a fish oil supplement. A naturopath can create a supplement plan specifically tailored to your health needs. Get regular exercise according to your doctor's guidelines. These actions not only improve your overall health, but they send the message to yourself that you are worth the time and effort.

2. Gather your support network around you and spend time with those who love, affirm, and treat you with respect and care. Friends and family can be a great emotional support, as well as filling your social calendar. Remember that your toxic partner programmed you into believing negative things about you. Spending time with positive and living people can help counteract this effect. Don't hesitate to engage support professionals as well. A counselor can be very helpful if you are sorting out overwhelming emotions and dealing with past issues. When you are ready to achieve your vision for your life and attain goals, working with a life coach is a huge benefit.

3. Avoid contact with your toxic ex partner. Especially in the beginning when you are vulnerable, don't engage with your ex. You need time to heal and gain perspective on the situation. If you must have contact due to children, etc, stick strictly to the topic at hand and disengage if your partner tries to take the conversation off course into something more personal or hurtful.

Are you interested in addressing your life challenges from a holistic standpoint, assessing the physical, emotional, and relationship components?

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Shannon Cook is a personal coach and resource guide who has written a number of informative articles and ebooks on the topic of toxic relationships and holistic personal growth, including physical, emotional and relationship health.