6 Lessons We Can Learn From The Kardashians On How To Handle A Breakup

While it's easy to hide under the covers and cry to Adele, heartbreak takes a toll on your physical and mental well-being. But if there's anything we've learned from the Kardashians, it's that you do have the power to move on. 

We've watched the famous family experience love and loss, from Khloe's heartbreaking divorce to Kourtney's on-again, off-again relationship with her baby daddy. Just like us, they've made mistakes, but they've learned from them and are now here to double as our breakup coaches.

"I don't believe there is a timeline for grieving or healing or getting over someone or something," Khloe said in a livestream on her app. "I think that we all heal in our own time, some of us faster than others, and I think some loves are really just harder to get over than others."

In other words, there's no set timeline for how long it will take to get over your ex. Don't put pressure on yourself to move on—it'll happen naturally.

"The busier you are, the less you're going to think about something, so I would try to consume your thoughts with productive things," Khloé said in the same live stream. "Try to just find a hobby and keep yourself busy in a really positive way. Or surround yourself with friends and family that you love and who do really occupy your mind."

Make plans with your BFF to binge watch shows and tacos just to take your mind off things. This doesn't mean you should keep so busy that you don't have time to reflect on the breakup, but staying occupied is essential for your mental health.

"Kourtney is not someone who bends. She stands her ground and has this amazing strength in her decisions," Khloé says about her older sister. "Kourtney has showed me just how important it is to stand up for yourself above everything else!"

That's all to say you should trust that this was the right decision, regardless of who made it. Too often, people fall back into unhealthy patterns (i.e. getting back together with their ex) and they never fully make peace with the past. Remember: your breakup happened for a reason. Stand by that.

There's nothing better than a good revenge bod. When Lamar Odom broke Khloe's heart, she got in the best shape of her life. Kourtney followed suit after dumping Scott Disick and she's on FIYAH. 

But getting fit after a breakup isn't just about appearance. When you work out, you feel better about yourself inside and out. If you're able to boost your own confidence, you set yourself up for healthy relationships in the future. Plus, working out helps with anxiety—even Khloé says so. 

And yes, OK, it's also really satisfying when you look hot AF the next time you run into your ex. Sorry, not sorry.

"I used to be so dependent on the guys I was in a relationship with," Kim told Harper's Bazaar. "I don't know why, because I wasn't raised that way. If I looked at myself at 19, I would shake myself and be like, Wake up; you are way too smart for this."

When a relationship ends, you lose your partner and sometimes your best friend. It's easy to become so used to being a "we" that you lose sight of "you." That's why after a breakup, you need to focus on your individuality. Once you have that on lock, you'll start dating people who also have their shit together.

We can all learn from an emotionally-charged essay Khloe posted (then deleted) on Instagram. She reportedly uploaded a picture that said: "They start missing you when they fail at replacing you," and penned a moving message about being grateful for the love you do have in your life. 

In it Khloe says, "We often take for granted the very things that deserve our gratitude the most. We do this with both people and material possessions. The problem is many people do not realize this until it's too late."

This is especially true when it comes to breakups—look around at the positive people you have in your life and appreciate each small moment. Instead of fixating on the one person you lost, embrace all the positive people who are still there. Who knows what you're missing if you don't take the time to open your heart to everyone around you.