Letting Go 

Letting Go of What No Longer Serves You

At different points in life, we all reach moments where something just isn’t working anymore. It might be a job that’s draining you, a friendship that feels one-sided, or even a habit like checking social media first thing every morning. You know it’s time for a change, but actually letting go can feel uncomfortable.

Why Letting Go Feels So Hard

We often hold on to things because they feel familiar. Even when a situation or routine no longer helps us, it can feel safer than the uncertainty of what comes next. But carrying what’s no longer right for us takes up mental and emotional space. It can leave us feeling heavy, restless, or stuck.

Letting go doesn’t have to mean making big changes overnight. Sometimes it’s as simple as deciding to take a break, step back, or say no more often. It might be turning off work emails after hours, choosing not to engage in an argument, or setting boundaries that protect your time and energy.

What Letting Go Can Look Like in Everyday Life

During Reiki sessions, people often notice a sense of release. When we slow down, our nervous system can reset, and it becomes easier to recognise what’s no longer serving us. Reiki doesn’t make decisions for you, but it can create the calm and clarity needed to take that next step.

Letting go might look like:

• Leaving a job or project that’s causing constant stress.
  
  

• Stepping back from social media when it starts to feel draining.
  
  

• Releasing the habit of overthinking every decision.
  
  

• Allowing yourself to rest instead of pushing through exhaustion.
  
  

• Choosing to forgive someone, or yourself, and move forward.

How to Start Letting Go

If you’re not sure where to start, try asking yourself:

• What feels heavy, repetitive, or draining right now?
  
  

• What would feel lighter if I stopped doing it, even for a week?
  
  

• What’s one small thing I can let go of today to feel a bit more at ease?

Moving Forward

Letting go is a gradual process. It’s not about cutting everything out at once. Over time, that space often fills with more focus, balance, and a gradual sense of confidence in where you’re heading next.