A lot of have a goals list when it comes to resolutions. What we want to achieve, what we want to focus on, the things we want to accomplish before year’s end. But what about instead of what we want more of, what about what we want less of?

There have been multiple memes at year’s end showing how frazzled and worn out people have felt. I know I’ve had my own share of it, but why let it move into the next year? We have a choice on what we bring with us, and what we decide to say, “hell no” to.

So instead…Let go.

This year I’ve decided I want to let go of the following:

1. Let go of anxiety and worry – Easier said than done. But I want to be mindful of what concerns me, realize it, and if I can make a change to fix it, I will. If I cannot, I need to realize I can’t and move forward.
2. Let go of the people who caused too much drama – Because who needs that. Seriously.
3. Let go of being body conscious of the things I can’t fix – I am who I am, and I want to be proud of it.
4. Let go of planning – I have always been a Grade A planner to a T. I could plan a vacation months in advance. And although I do have a friend’s bach and bridal shower to plan (fun obligations), I want to go more with the flow (and maybe let others plan instead).
5. Let go of control – because not everything can or should be, and that’s ok.
6. Let go of other’s issues – some people can just suck, and that’s ok. That’s their problem.
7. Let go of complaining – Because it really doesn’t help matters.
8. Let go of being “on” 24/7 – Taking the time to be “off” sometimes.
9. Let go of being what everyone else wants – letting myself be a “little” selfish sometimes.
10. Let go – and just breathe.

And when I forget, because I know I will, I’ll do my best to try again. In the end, it’s a practice of being more mindful of my own needs and wants, and let go of the stuff that’s causing issues.

#radiatedaily