Breakups are the pits. I know you’ve been through one at least once in your life — we’ve all been there. And who helped you get through it? You most likely had the support of your friends. One of my best friends recently went through a devastating breakup, and I decided to do something a little different.
We all know emotional support is incredibly important when we’re going through a big change, like a breakup. But what if that support is combined with the thoughtful contents of a care package? I tried this with my friend, and she loved and appreciated it more than I could have imagined. It also truly helped her recover quicker.
If you have a friend who is going through a bad breakup, see if some of the ten following items will help cheer her up. Chances are she will love her breakup care package and appreciate you — a friend who deeply cares — that much more.
- A journal
Yep, I’m bringing the journal back. We kept them when we were little girls so we could write about boys. As women, however, a journal is a safe place where we can get our thoughts out. Journaling can be highly therapeutic and a great way to work through our emotions and gain self-healing.
- The Ultimate Bounce Back Book
Taking advantage of the resources that are already available for going through big changes, such as a breakup, can be incredibly helpful. Make sure this “bounce back” book is one of the items in your care package as a tool your friend can use to get her through this hard time. It’s full of challenges, trivia and new things to try to breakthrough the slump.
- A Punching Bag
Going through a breakup can bring on a multitude of emotions — anger being one of them. This can cause unwanted stress. Give the gift of a punching bag for anger and stress relief. If a punching bag is too big to fit into your care package, try a stress ball instead.
- Kleenex or handkerchiefs
I carry a package of Kleenex or a handkerchief with me everywhere I go. You never know when you may need them. There is always the possibility of tears during a breakup, and the good news is, crying has incredible healing powers. So, give your friend some tissues to remind her to let the tears flow.
- A Onesie
Those days will happen when your friend just wants to curl up in a ball on the couch and stare at the wall. Why not add to her comfort with an adult onesie? This may turn out to be her favorite item in her care package. Make her feel like a kid again.
- Yoga Class Voucher
When your friend starts to feel like getting off the couch and moving again, yoga might be a great first step. It, too, has amazing healing powers. Gifting her with a yoga class that can help with stress relief and mindfulness will get her that much closer to feeling like herself again.
- A Book of Affirmations
Your friend is not feeling so hot at this time, which can allow negativity to creep in. Having a book or list of affirmations will help bring her positivity back. The benefits of positive affirmations are boundless, and having them handy will be sure to help your friend get back on track to happiness again.
- Her Favorite Candy
Everybody has a favorite sweet treat. Adding a selection of her favorite chocolate or candy will not only be incredibly thoughtful, it will remind her of the finer things in life. And that something as simple as a piece of deliciousness can lift her mood in an amazing way.
- A Massage
Getting a massage is a rare luxury for many, but the health rewards massage offers are countless. Your friend is probably feeling a lot of anxiety during her breakup. Giving her a gift certificate at a local massage place can help to relieve some of her anxiety. Perhaps you could get a massage with her because that’s always a fun time.
- A Girls’ Night
Speaking of fun times, we all need a girls’ night every once in a while. Sometimes we just need to get away from the guys and go out dancing, or stay in and eat ice cream in our pajamas. However you decide to plan your girls’ night, it will be a therapeutic time for your friend. She can vent about what she’s going through while you’re there to help her let loose with a little fun at the same time.
Breakups are not easy. But, along with your support, these care package items will help your friend get through her breakup even quicker. Not only will you help your friend get through her difficult time, the two of you will become closer, and both of you will have learned some new things about each other. Cheers to that!
