Do you make resolutions? Do you choose a word of the year as your mantra? I used to. And I guess in a way, you could say I chose two words this year those being letting go. But this is about all the things I’m letting go of in 2024. I shared a synopsis of it on an Instagram Reel last week, but I thought it made for a good post as I know many of you stated you could resonate with it.
While I didn’t go into detail on Instagram. I will go into a little bit more depth here. And before I get to that, I will say I kind of have a motto for the year.
Less Tears and Fears in the New Year!
I cried A LOT last year! I’m an emotional person anyway, but coupled that with that crazy menopause, (I’ll get part two of my menopause journey in a few weeks), along with just some hard “stuff” and the water works flowed often. I’m not saying it’s wrong to cry, just the opposite, getting out your emotions with tears is healthy. But there comes a point where it’s like you’re crying over spilt milk, you know what I mean? There are so many things that we can’t change, and I think smiles are so much more enjoyable than tears. And the fears have got to go!
As for the things I’m letting Go of. Here’s the List:
-Joy Stealers
No explanation here, never let anything or anyone steal your JOY!
-Clutter
I have been on a mission this month to purge, purge, purge. I’m never as good at it as I want to be, but each day this month I’m working on some aspect of our home whether it’s a closet or a drawer. I haven’t made it every day, but when I do Declutter an area, and it feels good!
-Toxicity
I don’t just mean people and friends. Already rid of a couple last year. I’m also talking about the toxic stuff we put into our bodies and in our homes and pollutants we surround ourselves with. Even a toxic mindset is detrimental. Just trying to be cleaner.
-People Pleasing
I think many of us can say we’ve been here. We do do do do do but no one ever seems to check in on us or asks us what we need.
-Mindless Scrolling/Mindless Media in all forms
Oh, my goodness where do I even begin? I will do an entire post on how much social media is hurting us, including the scrolling, the mindless scrolling. Studies have shown that instead of scrolling when you wake up, you should do something relaxing for your brain like deep breathing, or stretching, or just lying there and that those things get your day off to a much better start. It literally is harmful to your brain to scroll. Social media is a wasteful time suck. For all the helpful things we find, I guarantee you there is way more useless stuff that we are seeing while we could be spending our time doing things we love and with those we love. NOW some people LOVE social media and that's ok too; I happen to imagine it's a minority, but remember it's what YOU WANT in your life, no one else has that power. BUT the power it has over us is indeed scary....
-Self Absorbed People
That’s another one of the sad parts of social media. This is where I’ve seen many people emerge from not to mention what’s happened to many the past few years just in our world and in life. Have a heart for others! It's not about YOU!
-Comparison
No explanation needed, if I never used to do it, why should I start now just because of that stupid social media and societies notions of how things should be!?
-Rest when my body needs to rest
Do it, you need it!
-Mean Girls in Midlife
Ugh! Never in my wildest dreams would I have thought I would’ve had to deal with this middle school mentality again in midlife! How pitiful! Just stop ladies! Side note, I am excited to see the musical reboot of this movie, lol.
-Worry oh the Worry
I know, worrying is just plain wrong and pointless and I will try to do better!
-Keeping too much sugar around
If it’s in the house, I eat it, you know what I’m saying, lol.
-Pretending aging is awesome (it’s really not, lol)
I’m working on entire post about how hard aging is. Someone took it the wrong way on my Instagram. Aging is indeed a privilege and can be joyous at times and in many ways, there are things that are so much better but aging is downright HARD and 99% of you could relate so I will expand in a future post.
One last Letting go tidbit: This quote is a tough pill to swallow if you’ve been there, are there or will be there. I think many of us can relate and it hurts to the core when you care so much but others don't reciprocate. It could just mean they fail to realize how much you want and need them or it could be there is that lack of care on their end. Man that stings when you adore someone so much. They don't realize what they're missing do they; the love, care, laughs, loyalty and fun you have to offer!
Last year I told you I would be bringing more meaningful posts, I’ve even done away with weekly fashion posts, instead, sharing the clothing or outfits I love on Friday Favorites or an occasional dedicated post, but I feel like I didn’t bring enough meat in 2023. Believe me, I have so many post drafts that I created last year that I will finally push the publish button on.
There's your dose of Monday Motivation, lol!
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