Mindfulness Means: Letting Go

Mindfulness means letting go. Explore how this helps you and how to practice.

How Does Letting Go Help You?

• Find space for growth and change.

• Redefine yourself and your future.

• Reduced stress and anxiety.

• Increased satisfaction.

• More flexibility and openness.

• Increased connectivity.

How To Practice Letting Go

• Create physical space.

• Invite in self compassion and gratitude.

• Notice where you're storing tension in your body. Breathe into those spaces and release.

• Write in a journal to process and bring awareness. Putting your thoughts into words reduces their power.

• Address self-limiting beliefs.

• Consider each thought or action as an opportunity for growth.

How To Practice Letting Go

When I get overwhelmed by my day or an interaction, I like to take a deep breath and imagine releasing all of the tension, frustration, and anxiety when I exhale. I let my body and my mind soften one breath at a time.