"This experience taught me that letting go isn't about weakness, failure, or loss. It's about creating space-for ease, clarity, and the next chapter of our lives. In fact, it was my own transition to my next chapter that enabled me to finish the book. I learned to release outdated beliefs, soften my self-judgment, and eliminate roles that no longer fit."
"Carrying "shoulds" about who you need to be, what you need to achieve, or how others see you creates a constant undercurrent of stress. It's like dragging invisible weights with you wherever you go. When you let even just one of them go, your nervous system softens. You begin to breathe easier, focus on what truly matters, and feel more confident in who you are."
Letting go is a difficult but deeply healing practice that creates space for ease, clarity, and new chapters. Releasing outdated beliefs, softening self-judgment, and eliminating roles that no longer fit enable personal transition and completion. Clinging to what no longer serves burdens mental health and reduces clarity. Practicing compassionate self-talk builds confidence and supports growth. Practical steps include releasing unhelpful 'shoulds', noticing expectations that no longer feel true, writing them down, and mentally setting them aside. Small shifts in nervous system tone follow, producing easier breathing, greater focus on priorities, and increased contentment and confidence.
Read at Psychology Today
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