How to reinvent yourself after a breakup

Hello!
I am currently day 49 of no contact and hope to reinvent myself in 100 days which would be about 5 months the longest ive gone no contact. I want to focus on myself specifically on academic, social life, self love and glow up The problem is its hard to reinvent myself when im not sure how to:
For example:
-Academics:
I want to focus on studies but its hard to do that when you dont know what to study. ( I changed my major twice and im an upcoming sophmore)so I often lack motivation.
-Social life:
I recently got asked to be in a sorority from a sorority girl which would keep me distracted and provide support but its very expensive but I do know clubs and mutuals may help. I often get homesick and leave every weekend. As well as being a germaphobe and Emetophobia (a thing I struggle with) so I avoid my friends when they feel under the weather and avoid drinking so i often miss out on cool events and oppertunities. ( I also felt like last year I wanted to be with my ex so much I would ask to be with him and when he harshly rejected me I was too upset to leave my dorm room and be with my friends)
Glow Up:
- Ive kinda had the same look ever since we started dating in 2023 except my hair got longer. I want to switch things up and try new styles and looks but I believe im afraid of change and still wanting his approval.
-I often question myself like if I cut my hair and he comes back will he like it? (he loves my hair)
- If I dye my hair will I leave a different impression on people (etc).
- Will I hate my new look?
Why am I changing myself to heal from a guy when im still trying to find who I am.

Last updated on:2026-07-09T22:31:12+05:30

Comments (5)

Geoterry
Geoterry 2 wks ago

one tiny thing that had NOTHING to do with my ex every week. one class, one outfit, one new coffee shop. i stopped waiting to feel motivated first because that day never came for me.

Dumas10
Dumas10 2 wks ago

when you picture him coming back, do you actually want HIM to like the new version of you, or are you scared you'll make a choice you can't take back?

thekxx
thekxx 2 wks ago

so proud of you❤️

DashJet851
DashJet851 2 wks ago

stop centering him in your 100 days self reinvention
Instead of asking yourself will he like your hair if he comes back ask yourself will I feel more confident in my new look if I cut my hair
Will I feel beautiful and more confident with myself if I make this drastic change

FluidPen66
FluidPen66 2 wks ago

day 49 is HUGE ❤️ i remember staring at my own no contact counter every morning. somewhere around that point i realized i wasn't actually asking "who am i?" i was still asking "who would they want me to be?"