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“Some people believe holding on and hanging in there are signs of great strength. However, there are times when it takes much more strength to know when to let go and then do it.”
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Why it's hard to let go of physical things
- Because they have sentimental value. This value can come from past experiences or future expectations.
- Because we are scared to be wasteful. Maybe we think that an object could be needed again in the future, or we feel guilty about the money we spe...
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Letting go of the illusion of control
We need to give control to get control.
This means giving people (the people you love, your employees, even yourself) the flexibility to experience with the rules. Instead of a rigid framework, define one with key principles.
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Letting go of things
Learning to let go of things is about reflecting on the real value of your belongings and letting go of the unnecessary ones.
- Start the process of getting rid of stuff progressively: begin with the easy ones - items you don’t even remember what they ...
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Letting go of relationships
Learning to let go of people is not always a negative experience. You can use it an opportunity for personal growth.
- Let yourself feel all the range of emotions the relationship brings about.
- Take time to reflect: What did you learn from...
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Letting go of goals
Sometimes, specific goals can limit your learning opportunities.
Keep a bit of space in your life for discovery, for doing things just for the sake of it.
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Emotional agility
Exercising emotional agility is one of the most useful ways to let go of past events that are stopping you from moving on. It consists of:
- Connection. Talking it out with someone you feel safe around. Share your experience and your feelings.
- Contrib...
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“Letting go doesn’t mean that you don’t care about someone anymore. It’s just realizing that the only person you really have control over is yourself.”
DEBORAH REBER
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Set boundaries
No one can or should be on 24/7. Yet you probably feel you are--because you allow yourself to be.
Set some boundaries: the time you'll stop working, certain times you'll do things with your family, certain times you won't take calls, etc. Then let people know those bo...
Do what you can
Human bodies can get stronger and more capable faster than many people think, but it takes more equipment than a few resistance bands and dumbbells.
On-ramping yourself in small doses to new habits can be helpful, but bigger bites may make the new habits stick. However, this is a great tim...
Pausing To Prevent Reactions
We must pause for however long it takes and prevent immediate actions based on internal reactions. We can watch the urge to act irrationally arise, breathe, and then let it go away.
If necessary excuse yourself and return to the issue only when you’re confident you can ...
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