Let go of

Letting go is detoxing yourself of anxiety, worry and other negative feelings over circumstances or people you cannot change. In psychological terms, letting go is related to concepts such as acceptance, forgiveness, self-compassion, psychological flexibility, and gratitude. In this context Acceptance refers to when an individual understands the situation and allows it to let it go whereas  Forgiving is when an individual stops thinking about  how burdened he/she is, they just accept the situation and move on. Thus, to let go  you can forgive someone by making a conscious effort to release something hurtful that happened to you by no longer holding onto negative thought patterns, anger, resentment, or pain.

One thing that connects us as human beings is our ability to feel pain. Whether that pain is physical or emotional, we all have experiences of being hurt. What separates us though, is how we deal with that pain. As we all know that every human is different from one another in a multitude of ways. Influenced by a combination of genetic, environment, cultural, and personal factors. Individuals have different cognitive styles and approaches to deal with situations.

One of the best ways to heal from hurt is to learn lessons from the situation and use those to focus on growth. Sometimes, One tries to overcome the situation but gets stuck in between the process. Here are some tips which can help you to let go.

Create a positive mantra to counter the painful thoughts, it is all about reframing your thoughts from negative to positive. Secondly, create physical distance from the people or situation that is causing you to be upset. Try to focus on the present moment rather than the past or future. Thirdly,  If you’re experiencing hurt and pain, it’s important you take care of your own healing, which may mean accepting that the person who hurt you isn’t going to apologise. When we are hurting, it often feels like there is nothing but hurt. Experts say that  practicing self-care can look like setting boundaries, saying no, doing the things that bring joy and comfort, and listening to our own needs first. Always try to talk about your pain with someone who understands you well and with someone you feel loved. It’s important to give yourself permission to talk about it. The best and simplest tip to let go of the situation is Focusing on yourself.