Let go of things that don’t bring you joy!

Because sometimes we all need a reminder….

Every year around my birthday ( My New Year) I like to reassess my life. Take three steps back and evaluate. I think about my goals, the people that I spend time with, my finances… I also like to evaluate my health and physical appearance, did I gain to much weight this year? Did I achieve my fitness goals? Did my eating habits improve? Once I’ve answered all of these questions it drives me to let go of somethings, and sometimes beliefs.

I urge everyone to do this once a year, once a month, once a week. Stop and look around, evaluate and re-evaluate your life, who you are, the company your keep, etc. And once you have laid it all out, let go of whatever does not bring you joy.

I read a quote once that said something like, complaining about things that you have the power to change is stupid. ( Definitely not verbatim) That really hit home for me because if I am not careful I could be a complainer. I have to intentionally remind myself not to complain and to stay in a state of gratitude. When I constantly focus on things in my life that I am grateful for, I don’t complain.

So let it go! Whatever it is, if it doesn’t make you smile or laugh anymore let it go. I caution you to not make this rule about other people. Sometimes it’s not the person that you should cut off it’s your thoughts about them. I like to keep this process internal and positive. Yes sometimes it is a toxic relationship that you have to let go of, but remember that this is an evaluation of yourself, not other people. Don’t turn this into a judgement fest. This process is not about focusing on that toxic relationship it’s about focusing on what in your personality invited the toxic relationship into your life. Not about focusing on how much you hate you job, it’s about focusing on why you choose that job. If you start this process and everything to let go of includes someone or something else; that’s not exactly what I mean. Keep the focus on yourself.

Let it go! bad thoughts, negative self talk, laziness, judgement, gossip, bad sleeping habits, bad eating habits, complaining….I promise that you will feel better!