Why it’s important to Let it go.

I’ve always struggled with this and when someone says to me “Let it go” I feel a surge of emotions. I naturally try and hold on to things and find it so difficult to move on.

This year I’ve learnt to, become more resilient to change. More than I ever thought I was but, letting go of things that have happened this year hasn’t been easy.

From feeling isolated in the peak of lockdown, the pressure of working whilst home-schooling, the guilt as parent constantly in battle with myself for not doing enough schoolwork or then questioning myself if I’m doing too much! All of it has ultimately played such a huge part in how I’ve felt over the past 7 months. An emotional rollercoaster!

I’ve found letting go has been hard because it means, for me, instant defeat! I’m in constant competition with myself and letting go, is letting go aspects of my past – aspects of me. It also means letting go of expectations of how things should have been, how I wanted them to be and accepting that’s not the case was hard.

We’ve all been in situations where things haven’t gone the way we would like. Moving past them is difficult and, don’t let anyone tell you any different! But the impact it can have on your mindset, your productivity and your mental health can cause barriers and obstacles that can be overwhelming!

From the minute you change your mindset and understand that the past is what it is and can’t be changed, the minute you will feel free! With every situation that has been thrown our way this year, see it as an opportunity to create a new chapter, tell a new story and embrace a new challenge. Our strength grows in moments when we think we can’t go on but, we keep going! Say to yourself don’t ruin today, by thinking of a bad yesterday, let it go.

So if you find yourself on this path or perhaps your there now, remember that unless you let go and, you forgive yourself and the situation you will never be able to move forward.

One of the happiest moments in life, is when you finally find the strength and, courage to let go of things that can’t be changed and are holding you back.