Letting go is easier said than done. It's always hard to break free from what you're comfortable with because it's all you've ever known for a long time. Whether it be a bad habit, an ex, or that dress that's collecting dust in your closet, there comes a moment when it's time to let go.
From biting your nails to smoking a cigarette, or even constantly eating junk food, bad habits are hard to break. They say that it takes about a month to make or break a habit. If your habit is hurting you rather than helping, it's best to give it your all to break free from it. If you have developed a bad habit because of stress, try yoga or other forms of exercising. Exercising can help you break down a habit while creating a healthy one. You can take any stress or anger out in a boxing class, lifting weights, or even by dancing it out in Zumba. It'll give you something to look forward to and keep you fit in the process.
Letting go of someone is never easy. Memories were built, you've been through all the best and worst times together, and have possibly created relationships with each other's families. This decision will take time to make but sometimes it's the best one. Why would you force something that is not working out anymore? Don't waste all your energy on something that isn't worth your efforts of fixing. You may have had great times together but if your expectations aren't being met and you're not happy with how someone is treating you, then you'll only be hurting yourself in the long run if you stay. Put yourself first and know your worth. Trust me, you'll breathe easier. It'll feel like that hardest decision in the moment but soon enough, you'll realize why letting go was a healthy choice for you.
Letting go of clothes has to be one of the hardest things to let go of. I, personally, tell myself excuses about where I could possibly wear a certain outfit but in reality, it'll just hang in my closet, unworn, for another year. Some things will never go out of style, but if you haven't worn it at least a few times in the past six months, let it go! I'm guilty of buying dresses and wearing them once and then throwing them in my closet, never to see light again. Although my sweet 16 dress holds valuable memories, I don't know where else I'd wear it. A hot pink, tutu style dress isn't my idea of casual wear (unfortunately) so I don't see myself in it again. If you can't think of where you'd wear something, it's best to move on from it and clear up closet space because extra clothes you don't wear is only taking up space and creating unnecassary clutter. For all the clothes you don't want, try donating them if they're still in good condition. Just because you won't wear it anymore, doesn't mean another person wouldn't love it.
Closing these chapters of your life won't be easy. You've been comfortable for a long time with them but that isn't always a good thing. Learning to let go will help you breathe better again and lift a heavy weight off your shoulder.
