Releasing what no longer serves you

Photography by Diya Pokharel

Sometimes in life, we can come to a point where in order to move forward, we need to release a certain situation, habit or relationship. This blog post outlines 4 steps to finally release and let go.

1. Recognise and become aware of why the situation, habit or relationship is no longer serving you.

Writing a pros and cons list to see a physical representation of the cons outweighing the pros can sometimes be really helpful in making our final decision to let go.

2. Identify what situation, habit or kind of relationship would be better for you.

This is the art of replacement. Try to think of something that you could put in place of the thing that is no longer serving you. For example, if it is a relationship, you could let go of or limit your time with the individuals who bring you down and start spending more time with those who uplift you. In this case, you could even replace it with loving on yourself more.

3. Make peace with releasing and letting go.

Ideally we want to reach a place of peace and neutrality towards the thing we want to let go of. Imagine sending loving energy to that situation, habit or relationship and then gently letting it float away.

4. Know that what is meant for you will not pass you by.

This particularly applies to relationships. If something is not working out with someone and you want to let it go, it's best to surrender the situation and know that it will come back around in a healthy way if it is meant for you.

Releasing and letting go does come with its challenges but it is a necessary and brave step towards living a better quality of life. One that you truly deserve to experience.