How easy is the art of letting go?

How easy is the art of letting go?

When we hear the phrase “letting go, ” what scenario comes to our mind? We usually imagine a romantic relationship which is not good for someone and they walk away from it. But is it only limited to love affairs? No. It can be associated with any bond with any person or thing. Whenever anyone or anything is making our life a living hell or instead of giving us joy, is making us feel like trash, we know that it’s time to let them go. There is no shame in letting go. It may seem like a challenging task (which it is) but it is one of those things that you will never regret in life. 

Humans are social beings and need fellow human beings in some way or another to survive. We also have emotional attachment with some of them like our family, friends and acquaintances. But not everyone is meant to be in our lives. Nobody deserves to be in our life if they are building toxicity within you. You are better off without such people in your environment. As I said, it is an arduous task and it will make you run out of energy for a specific period. But once you are over them, it will make your life 100x better.

Why is letting go important in life?

You will live peacefully. That’s it. That is the answer. Nobody wants nuisance in their lives. The liberating feeling of being free from the burden of trying to fit in or to keep up with others’ moods and behavior is the best in the entire world. Once you overcome and move on, you won’t even remember what your life was with them. You eventually make space for things and people that are important for your well-being.

When you are attached to people, your love towards them doesn’t allow you to see their real face, even though they are extremely toxic and negative. When you are successful in disconnecting such people from your life, you will realize how relaxing and calming that feeling is. Your body and mind will thank you.

5 ways to let go of unwanted people

Distance yourself from them

I know this is going to be difficult but as long as you hangout with them, longer you will suffer. You know someone or something is not good for you, stay away from them. It is going to take a lot of strength and energy to pull yourself away from them but with time it becomes easier and easier.

Block them if needed

The world is connected through social media. So it fuels our urge to stalk them more and more and stay in touch. If you find it impossible to stay away, then I highly recommend you to block the. No mercy.

Train your mind

This is not as easy as it is to say. But, it is proven that indulging yourself in activities that you are passionate about can diminish our feelings and attachment towards people since we won’t be having time to focus. Less time we spend with someone, more easily we can weaken the connection.

Meet new people

When we are exposed to new faces and minds, we realize that there are people other than our near ones. As we get to know more people, we know that the toxic people in our lives aren’t the only people on this planet. There are better people out there with whom we can spend time with rather than shed tears for people who don’t deserve it.

Spend some time alone

Spending time alone can help us reflect on our emotions and analyze what exactly is going on in our minds. I believe that spending time alone is extremely crucial since it is the time when we truly are ourselves and we can actually act on our thoughts. Being alone doesn’t mean you are lonely. People find peace in their own company.

So, throw away negative people and prioritize yourselves. You are a walking piece of art that only needs love and care, and not stress or self-doubt. And always remember, never settle for less.

Also read: Prioritize Yourself: Why Is It Important?