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How to Fix a Broken Heart

How to Fix a Broken Heart

By Guy Winch

Simon and Schuster, 2018.

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11 mins read

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A brief summary of How to Fix a Broken Heart

A collection of realistic stories of heartache that illustrate the scientific connection between the brain, body, and mind, along with practical advice on how to heal without judgement—especially after a whirlwind romance or the loss of a cherished pet.

Key insights in How to Fix a Broken Heart

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What do you get from this book? Learn how to heal a broken heart through mindful self-compassion
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Society Looks Down on People Who Experience Heartbreak when They Should Just “Get Over It”
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Prolonged periods of stress have serious consequences for our health, and emotional suffering can even cause physical pain
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Relying on your instincts during times of heartbreak can result in further mental and emotional setbacks
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Heartbreak is a master manipulator of the mind, but there are ways to fight back
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Overcoming the urge to remember and learning to practice self-compassion can jumpstart the healing process
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Mindfulness is a powerful tool—it can help you overcome unhealthy behaviors and move forward
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Who should read How to Fix a Broken Heart

Psychologists • divorcees and single people • widows and widowers • family and friends of the brokenhearted • pet owners

About the author of How to Fix a Broken Heart

Guy Winch is a licensed, clinical psychologist with a Ph.D. from New York University. Winch believes that emotional health is just as important as one’s physical wellbeing and has advocated on these topics at TED Talk events around the world. His first performance amassed over 10 million views, and his second topped 5 million.

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