Conscious Connections
When holding on hurts: How to know when it’s time to let go
There may be countless reasons to walk away. If the job is infuriating, the relationship disappointing, the system not working, the situation unsalvageable… the compulsion to be like Elsa and just ‘let it go’ can feel empowering, healthy, or even necessary. And to be fair, there is absolutely a time to let it go. But we can’t ‘call it’ and quit just because something is hard… because, we can do hard things.
Letting go is not always the most aligned choice, but sometimes it is. The truth is there’s a time to fight and a time to surrender. A time to dig your heels in and stay, and a time to say goodbye. But whether you decide to wage war against the odds or accept the unwanted-but-real reality, both choices have a cost.
If you’re struggling at a crossroads wondering if you should hold on with hope or release with peace… friend, this blog is for you.
How to identify and overcome self-sabotage & 4 Sneaky ways it shows up
Humans are creatures of habit. We like routines, patterns, and predictable rhythms, because our brains learned long ago to associate familiarity and predictability with safety. We like knowing what will happen, even if ‘what will happen’ is unfavorable. And for many of us, we’d rather the comfort of a known outcome, even if it’s unfavorable, than navigate uncertainty.
This innate preference for ‘known outcomes’ (even if it’s an unwanted one) is so ingrained in our DNA, that it often operates subconsciously – influencing our behavior and choices behind the scenes. Your brain is convinced this way of thinking is keeping you safe, but… is it?