Your Co-worker gave you good advice. Once I changed my focus on ex, OW, dates that stood out - I healed much quicker.
I used the Stop Sign technique. When I found myself starting to think about one of those things - I put up the stop sign with my hand in front of my face. I allowed myself ONE MINUTE to think whatever I wanted to think about it then I had to force myself to stop and think about something else. Anything else. And it worked.
Life is too short to live with regret. Get out and do all the fun things life has to offer.
It is finally a gorgeous day at the lake and Josh is working from home here (always does on Friday). He just told me he is knocking off at 1:30!!! I'm so excited. We can enjoy the afternoon on the water!
Cheer up buttercup - the good far outweighs the bad. And your cup is overflowing!