Resist the urge to ask your ex-lover back. The relationship is over, and you do not want to seem desperate. It might seem like the right move at the time, but it might only worsen the situation and make it more painful for you.
Step2
Stick to your close friends and family. They will always be there for you when you are suffering from a break up. Lean on them and talk things out. Stay busy with them and focus on other things than the break up.
Step3
Join a new group, a sports team or take up a new craft. Whatever you choose, it is bound to keep you busy and distracted from thinking about the break up. Staying busy is a key factor to survive this situation.
Step4
Get a new style or haircut. Go get a pedicure, a manicure or a makeover. Do things for yourself so that you can build your self-esteem back up to where it was before the break up. You are number one now!