Instead of trying to forget the person or the event, focus on accepting that it is now a part of your history.

Healing isn't linear. It’s okay to still feel the sting of a memory you thought you had left behind.

Fill that time and mental energy with new habits. This isn't "distraction"; it's reconstruction .

Start by validating the feeling. Many people feel guilty or frustrated when they can't "just get over it."

In the modern world, forgetting is harder because our phones remind us constantly.

Mute or unfollow accounts that trigger sadness. Archive old photos into a hidden folder or a physical drive so they aren't "popping up" in your daily scroll. 5. Use the Song as Inspiration