June 23 is Let It Go Day. If you find yourself too busy for fun and the things that really matter to you then maybe there are some time or joy robbers you need to let go.
Let It Go: Clutter
Yes, I know I have said it before, I just can’t repeat it enough. When it comes to clutter, let it go!
Let It Go: Phone Calls
Do not answer calls from unrecognized phone numbers, if it is important there will be a message. Just because a phone rings you are not obligated to answer, especially when it might be a sales call.
Let It Go: Email
Stop checking e-mail constantly, “batch” and check at set times only. Take yourself off of any list that you truly don’t love to read.
Let It Go: Worry
If you waste time worrying about the future, you lose the value of now. Instead, write down what you are concerned about and give yourself permission to come back to it at a later set time. Often you will find things have a way of working themselves out regardless of your fears.
Let It Go: Anger
I think the Buddha summed it up well: “Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burned.”
Let It Go: Not Saying No
Taking on too much puts pressure on you and prevents you from living at your best. Not being at your best and most effective means everything takes longer and more of your time is stolen from you. Teach others to value your time by example.
Whatever it is that’s been grabbing your gut, your time or your psyche, let it go!
