The reminder to 'letting go of what doesn't serve you' is everywhere. The reminder that you have to grow out of something, and into something new. Letting go of anything and everything in your past that did not serve you in a positive manner or in a way that was allowing you to grow as a person. You've probably seen this reminder of 'let go of what doesn't serve you' floating around on your TikTok or Instagram feed at some point.
But what does it actually mean? How do you actually know what is that is serving or not serving you?
If we use the definition of serve as 'to be useful or of service to', this translates to letting go of what is not useful to you anymore.
Ultimately that could mean things that are:
- taking away your energy
- draining you emotionally and mentally
- give you nothing in return
- make you always doubt yourself
- serve no real purpose in your life whatsoever
We are still in a global pandemic, and all though things are slowly improving I of course imagine that we'll be processing these emotions for a long time. Even if you haven't been directly influenced by the virus, the past two years have taken a toll on all of us and our emotions and mental health.
If you are holding on to the remains of things that comfort you during this difficult time, who am I to say that you need to get rid of them. We all want and need that feeling of safety.
Just maybe you are attached to things that aren't providing you with any value, such as the need to be in control, tasks that can be done by someone else, goals from one year ago, or those plants of yours that are dead and not coming back to life.
Does anything come to mind?
The one thing I know I need to let go of is feeling like I need answers to everything. Like for instance, I cannot start something new or write about a specific topic unless I already know the answers. Sometimes in order to let go, you need to figure out what you want to welcome and embrace instead. It might be embracing less and keeping everything you own to a minimum (clothing, books, the number of people you follow on your social media accounts, etc.)
Try asking what is encouraging and stimulating you, what is giving you comfort, and what is giving you energy to do things you want to do, things that give your life meaning and purpose. Let's be real for a minute this can be the everyday necessities that you need to keep yourself moving forward in life. Here is one of my quotes that keeps me going whenever I need to find my purpose.
I know that there is power in making space for what you need. And what is yours will find you.
Here are some really simple ideas for letting go and making space:
Emotionally
- watch a movie (s) that you know will make you cry (in a good way) crying is good.
- listen to music that makes you feel good.
- wash that teddy bear or emotional support blanket or fleece on your bed.
Mentally
- brain dump (means getting your to mind clear) everything out of your head onto a piece of paper, your journal, for instance, dairy, etc.
- do something for an hour that does not involve a screen.
- close all those open tabs on your computer.
- delete all your useless messages in your inbox.
Physically
- donate or give clothes you are not going to wear anymore to someone in need.
- dust the corners of your apartment or room.
- declutter your room, clean it or even do a makeover.
- get rid of your dying plants and make room for new ones, and take care of the new ones, please!
What will you let go of?
I really hope this post has given you something to think about when it comes to letting go of what no longer serves you. And remember even if you have to let go of people that no longer serve you or deserve you it is okay and it is also, a great way to grow.
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