Like most people, I’ve faced a lot of challenges in my life. There’s been the “normal” stuff, like the emotional pain of losing loved ones and the breakdown of relationships.
I think one of the best ways to do this is with a pen and paper. Open up your journal and write about your past hurts, your past relationships, your past mistakes—all of it. Pour everything out and don’t edit or judge yourself.
You don’t have to fake positivity or try to put a positive spin on things if that’s not how you feel. Instead, the most important thing is that you give yourself permission to share any negative thoughts or emotions that you may have been suppressing.
– If someone broke your heart, allow yourself to be heartbroken. – If you made a mistake, allow yourself to feel the pain and regret. – If you’ve ever felt abandoned, it’s OK to wish you’d had someone there for you.
This is where things started to shift for me, and I experienced massive change. Once you’ve dug deep and felt all the feelings, you can start deciding what to let go of.