1. Schedule your obsessing.<\/strong><\/p>\n While a true crush is the lifeblood of morning, noon and night, Brochard suggests you quiet the violins in your head and set aside a time to think about that special person. Like, say, during breakfast or while you walk around the block on your lunch break.<\/p>\n Admittedly, we\u2019ve never tried this. It sort of reminds us of attempting to avoid a blinking, beautiful bowl of chocolate candy when we\u2019d sacrifice our first born for a single M&M. Yet, Brochard suggests you have a dialogue with yourself that goes something like this: \u201cThought, I appreciate your coming, but I\u2019ve scheduled you for seven this evening, at which time you can totally distract me if you want.\u201d You tell those thoughts who\u2019s boss!<\/p>\n 2. Replace your crush with a hobby. 3. Accept that you\u2019re lonely. 4. Realize that it\u2019s all in your head. 5. Write out your feelings. –<\/p>\n Source: Informationng<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" So while we\u2019re huge proponents of following your heart, here\u2019s a crash course in outsmarting the romance novel in your head with our favorite five of Brochard\u2019s tips. 1. Schedule your obsessing. While a true crush is the lifeblood of morning, noon and night, Brochard suggests you quiet the violins in your head and set […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":14,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[354],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n
\n<\/strong>This one kills two birds with one stone. Distract yourself from the sick, delusional white wedding with Crush X in your head, and sign up for that kickboxing class you\u2019ve been wanting to do for months. Brochard thinks this should be a \u201cchallenge,\u201d so the more draining the better. Time to train for that marathon or become fluent in Spanish. No slacking!<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>While, yes, the person you\u2019re obsessing over may very well be Dreamy McDreamboat, the sheer fact you\u2019ve allowed the fantasy to absorb so much valuable brain power is a red LONELY flag flapping in the wind. As Brochard says, \u201cIt\u2019s the emptiness within you that you have to be willing to experience, not the one who could temporarily take it away.\u201d<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>The adrenaline rush of love at its very basic level is nothing more than just a few brain synapses gone wild. Infatuation is the brain\u2019s own personal cocaine party. A few extra bumps of dopamine and suddenly the entire world is a rose-colored long walk on the beach. The sooner you realize love is as powerful a drug as anything black market, the quicker you can take control of it.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>If you\u2019re too ashamed to admit to anyone you\u2019ve lost it hardcore for someone so utterly uninterested, try a nice, long journal session. Writing out one\u2019s emotions has been scientifically proven to help speed up the healing process.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n