Have you ever looked around and felt a sense of uneasiness about all the stuff in your living space?
Or left a get-together with a “friend” only to feel worse than before you saw them?
Do you worry about regrets, replaying your mistakes in your head?
Do you feel the urge to let go of things that may be weighing you down, but don’t quite know how to let things go?
In life, it is natural that things accumulate over time
The problem is, without a regular cleaning, all these things start to wear you down
Imagine a fish tank with a broken filter that hasn’t been cleaned in months
Even the most amazing fish in the world will not be able to shine in an environment like this
Part of living intentionally is being selective about what you allow to take up space and energy in your life
This applies to physical things, thoughts and people
In order to enjoy life to the fullest, you need to have enough space for the things that matter most—those that bring you joy
It means letting go of the things that are just a drain on you
If you’re feeling restless or off track, a great way to get a boost is to do a spring clean of your life, no matter what season of the year it is
Let’s talk about letting go of things that might be pulling you down
I’ll go over a few major categories to get you on the right path to lighter and brighter days ahead
How to let go of things that weigh you down
1 Free up your space
People sometimes underestimate how big an impact physical environment has on our psyche
Those of us who have worked in windowless offices far from any glimpse of sunlight or who have gone to school in buildings reminiscent of prisons can attest to the difference a space makes
I like to have a clean house before I go on vacation because I don’t want my vacation to be ruined by coming home to a messy space
You don’t have to be a neat freak to have examples from your own life that illustrate the concept of a cluttered space increasing stress and anxiety
Even if you don’t recognize it yourself, I bet it’s there under the surface
Things enter your home every day, and unless you’re a serious practicing minimalist, it can be hard to stem the tide
These things accumulate over time, whether they have earned a place in your home or not
Now they are here, blocking out things that really matter to you and becoming the algae on the walls of your fish tank
Reclaim your living space!
It’s time to reclaim your living space in the peaceful and joyful environment it should be
Learning how to let things go is an important skill
No matter which particular method you use, the point is to go through all your things and rid yourself of the ones that don’t make you happy, or “spark joy,” as Kondo would say
Be very picky about what you like, and I bet you won’t regret it
Get rid of those clothes that you hope will fit better one day and those with the tags on that are sitting in the back of your closet
Give yourself permission to let go of items that have served their purpose
Donate the things you told yourself “could come in handy” but haven’t been used in years
Sentimental items can be some of the most challenging to let go of, but they don’t always carry positive energy
Don’t feel you have to keep something out of respect for the person it came from
Your loved ones want you to have a space you enjoy
There are other ways to honor and remember those you care about rather than keeping their old stuff out of obligation
The littering effort will take time and hard work, but it will be worth it
Your living space should be one that you want to spend time in and that makes you feel good
Now that you’ve figured out how to declutter your space, your next step is to tackle the people in your life
A good thing about being an adult is that you have a choice about who you include in your life, and yes, that even applies to family
Take a serious look at the relationships in your life
Where do you want to focus your energy?
Who are the people you can count on and those who lift you up?
Keep them in the warm, loving space of your heart and make sure you prioritize these relationships
On the other hand, are there people in your life who pull you down?
If you constantly have to make excuses to yourself or others about why you associate with this person, chances are they also belong on this list
It’s okay to let go
I’m here to tell you: it’s okay to let these people go
You don’t necessarily have to have a big break with these friends or family members
You can tell them you’re too busy to hang out or call, which will be true because you’ll be doing better things
There’s a slim chance they might change their ways, but don’t get your hopes up
If the happenings of your online connections make you feel bad, give them the heave-ho
You don’t need to be on these social platforms at all if they don’t add anything to your life
Yes, it is possible to let go of social media
With some careful pruning, you should be left with the people in your life who lift you up
Nurture those healthy, mutually beneficial relationships and let the others go
3 Let go of regret
I want you to pick up to three mistakes that you’ve been stuck on and beat yourself up about
Now choose a favorite method of destruction to get rid of this regret once and for all
Just kidding, don’t do that to your poor blender
That regret is toast
You’ve admitted it, and it’s not doing you any favors by hanging around
Say out loud, “I messed up, and I’m letting it go
It’s in the past “
See if you feel lighter already
This token effort may not erase your regrets 100%, but it’s a start
If you find your mind wandering back to this mistake, remember the image to destroy it and remind yourself to let go
If there is anything you want to do differently if this situation were to occur in the future, then by all means make a plan for it
There is a difference between learning from something and letting it get you down
Keep working on this practice of letting go of your mistakes, and it will serve you well in the future
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Become the master of your life and let things go
Are you ready to practice letting go in your life?
You won’t believe how great it feels on the other side
Learning how to let go of things that weigh you down can benefit so many areas of your life
It will be a lot of effort at first, but I encourage you to do the work
Prioritize yourself by shaping the life you want
As you move forward from this clearing exercise, chances are you will be more selective about the people and things you invite into your life
I hope you will also be able to dismiss negative thoughts better because you have had some practice in forgiving yourself
Turn these big exercises into small day-to-day exercises, and you’ll be in maintenance mode of your best life
Enjoy the positive relationships and relaxed living space you have created for yourself
As a mother of four, she learned the hard way the importance of self-care
Her passion is to help other moms take care of themselves and live their best life