3 Things I’m Letting Go Of:
Feeling shame around needing or wanting help, asking for or accepting help
Rushing my process
Hiding or ignoring my feelings
Self-Exploration Opportunities:
Redefine Strength: Strength is not only in independence or doing everything alone, but strength is also in asking for, accepting, and saying yes to help. Instead of viewing strength as doing everything yourself, redefine strength as knowing when and how to accept help. This will relieve pressure and build stronger connections with others.
The Power of Slowing Down: We often rush through discomfort to return to a "normal" that no longer exists, and rushing through emotions or difficult experiences doesn’t lead to faster healing. Instead, embracing the discomfort and being present in the moment leads to deeper growth, and slowing down allows us to process, heal, and understand who we’ve become after difficult experiences.
Embrace Grief as a Natural Process: Grieving isn’t limited to loss through death; it applies to any significant life change, like losing a sense of normalcy or safety. Allowing yourself to grieve helps in processing and moving forward with clarity.
Healing Through Honesty: Being honest about your emotions, even when they're uncomfortable, creates space for healing and allows others to genuinely support you. Acknowledging emotions like fear, sadness, or exhaustion doesn't make you weak. Instead, it aids in faster recovery and builds trust within yourself.
Letting Go of Shame: Let go of the shame that comes from needing or asking for help. It doesn’t mean you're weak; it means you’re human and strong enough to recognize when you need support.
Self-Grown Opportunities
Practice Patience with Yourself: Instead of rushing to heal or move on, allow yourself to sit in discomfort. Healing involves making space for your feelings, listening to your body’s needs, and letting yourself fully recover emotionally without guilt. This intentional slowing down will give you clarity and align you with the next steps in your journey.
Acknowledge and Name Your Feelings: Avoid hiding or ignoring your emotions. By naming and sitting with them, you create a healthier relationship with yourself and allow for quicker emotional recovery.
Embrace Vulnerability: Share your true feelings with others. By being honest about how you feel, even in times of fear and worry, you invite authentic support and deeper connections from those around you.
Release Emotional Burdens: Actively let go of emotions and burdens that weigh you down, such as shame, rushing, or pretending everything is fine when it’s not.
Grieve the Old to Welcome the New: Allow space for grief when transitioning from an old chapter to a new one. Grieving helps you release attachments to what was and open yourself up to what’s to come.
Self-Empowerment Reminders:
"My strength lies in my ability to take care of myself by accepting help, lightening my load, and not carrying it all."
“Letting go doesn’t mean failure—it means making space for growth and peace.”
"It’s okay to not be okay. I am human, and these feelings are valid."
“I can be strong and scared at the same time. My fear doesn’t diminish my strength.”
"Grieving the life I once had is a healthy part of processing change. I can grieve and still be okay."
"By honoring who I am and where I am in life, I’m giving myself the grace to heal and transform."
