Look around your space right now. Your desk. Your closet. That drawer you never open.
How much of what you see is useful to you today?
Most of us are holding onto things “just in case.” The exercise bike that became a clothes rack. The gadget that seemed brilliant in the store. The books you’ll get to someday. We know this stuff isn’t serving us — but we keep it anyway.
That low-grade accumulation has a real cost. And it’s not just about physical space.
Read MoreI know that it’s not easy. I have struggled with these feelings plenty myself and sometimes still do. But I also know that it can and should be done, for you more than for them. Below are some strategies that can help.
Accept what is, then let go – The past is called that for a reason. We can’t change it, no matter how much we want to. So there’s no point in reliving it. The sooner that we recognize that the faster we will come to a better place.
Recognize the Divine Element – Just because we don’t like what happened does not mean that it was not meant to be. We may not ever find out why losing that potential spouse, that job, that money or something else was in our best interest. But our belief in personal divine providence tells us that the outcome was nonetheless preordained.
Own your portion – While you may not have deserved the hurt you experienced, there may have been a part of the hurt that you are also partially responsible for. Ask yourself what you could have done differently and commit to that behavior moving forward.
