246. What To Let Go Before End of the Year

If you need some inspiration on what to let go before the end of the year so that you can reach higher potential next year, this episode is for you.

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Happy December! Happy Holidays!

As we are getting ready to move towards the end of year and work towards our goals in the next year, it is a great time to sit down spend some time with yourself, reflect and journal down what are 3 things you are ready to shed/ let go of/ leave behind that will have the most impact on the life you are creating?

Through 2 decades of personal development I’ve already let go of so much baggage, so for the new year I’m just reminding myself again to let go of:

1) Let go of the need for certainty

 uncertainty is the only true certainty in life and to embrace fun in the moment and even all the bumps on the way.

2) Let go of expectations from others

when we don’t expect as much, we are not disappointed, everything is happening for a reason and for the best. Now this is different from dreaming big goals and actually having a plan to accomplish because that is in our control, but we need to let go of expectations from others because that is out of our control. 

3) Let go of old friends who are not putting me as a priority.

It’s sad when we value a friendship but the other side is just not reciprocating. I’m learning to make new friends in the same season of life and just wishing old friends well no matter what.

I can’t emphasize enough the importance of actually writing these down or typing these out. Many people are blown away at their own answers, we don’t realize how much we have to let go until we actually put it on pen to paper. 

And if you need even more inspirations, I’ve also heard from others the followings to let go: 

Let go of wanting things to be perfect before hitting the GO button!

We tend to hold back until it’s “just right” which is oftentimes “never”! Always remember that ready is not a time frame, it is a decision. 

Let go of not being able to say no.

Be clear with boundaries and say “NO” early and often, not at the last minute or not when already deep in something that you really didn’t want to do in the first place.

Let go of procrastination.

Create a disciplined routine to prioritize what’s important to you. There will always be time for what’s really important to you and even messy action and super baby steps will move you forward.

Let go of slacking off on taking care of our health.

Sometimes It’s like we worked SO hard for years to get to where we are and now that we are here we start slacking off on taking care of our body. It’s ok to fall off track sometimes, we are human, I get lazy and slack off too, but what’s important is to practice picking ourselves up and resetting anytime. Not waiting for next year, not waiting for a specific time when your new gear arrive, start now, start today. 

Let go of caring about what others think.

So many people have predefined ideas of who we are. Who cares! After all it is your life and your only life to live. Live it by your own design. 

Let go of imposter syndrome, letting go of any fears of being seen

Let go of fears of failure to go ALL IN on your passions, believe that you can and you will realize your dreams doing what you truly love.

Let go of making comparisons to other professionals in the field.

Often we are not necessarily putting ourselves down, but we tend to slightly “worry” about what they’re doing and if we are doing enough. Again, enough is not an amount, it is a decision. 

Let go of wanting the ability for someone else to control our feelings.

Whether that someone is a family member, friend or an ex, focus on what you can control, focus on your own emotional stability and your thoughts. Stop letting them trigger your negative thoughts that will lead to negative feelings and in turn hinder you from taking more positive actions. Let go of wanting to control them and focus on your own road ahead. 

I know some of these can be years in the building, however acknowledging them is the first step in conquering them. 

Which one do you resonate with the most?

Let me know.