21 Things to Let Go of in 2021

Well, 2020 was probably the craziest year ever, and while it might not be the year we all wanted, and we can’t tell how 2021 will go- let’s focus on the year ahead. Let’s focus on being the best we can given the circumstances- our lives are what we make it, so let’s start making it amazing.

21 things to let go of in 2021:

1. Fear. Why are we still allowing fear to dictate how we live our lives? Fear was the theme for 2020, let’s leave it behind.
2. Not making time for things we love. Why are we making small life things take up the time we have for our passions and things we love? In 2021, give up the notion that we don’t have time- schedule it. You have the time. Stop watching Netflix and start on your novel or whatever it is that lights you up inside.
3. Dehydration. Seriously, drink more water. Now. Go- I’ll wait.
4. Bad spending habits. Tough love time- you’re an adult. Set a budget, and stick to it. Need help? DM me. I’ll give you the guidelines.
5. Toxic friendships/ relationships. That guy that only texts you at 3 am? The girl who you know talks about you behind your back? Leave them behind. They don’t care about you, why are you giving them so much of your precious time?
6. The idea that life is long. 2020 taught us that it’s not. Plain and simple. So go do that thing you want to do. Ask out that guy. Call your grandma. Take the trip (once it’s safe to do so obviously). Start your business. Life won’t wait for you so get to it.
7. Rigid plans. Your 5 year plan, your life plan, the plan for the next month. Life comes at you fast, so stay loose. I’ve been known to dig my heels in when plans are changing, and 2020 has tested me beyond belief. Leave rigid plans behind, go with the flow, but be responsible.
8. Comparing yourself to anyone else. You are not them, your timeline is different. Stop comparing yourself to others and live your life and wholeheartedly believe in yourself. If you don’t believe in yourself, who will?
9. Not setting big enough goals. You set small goals, you achieve small goals. Set big goals, break them down into little steps, and crush them.
10. Not communicating. I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again- communicate often, and communicate early.
11. Not seeking help. There is no shame in seeking help, whether asking a friend or finding a professional- ask for help when you need it.
12. Hating your body. Figure out a way to love your body- try some yoga, feeding yourself nutritiously, or stand in front of a mirror and repeat affirmations. Whatever you need to do in order to love the skin you’re in. You shouldn’t waste precious mental energy or feelings on hating your body.
13. Saying yes to everything. Learn to set boundaries on your time by saying no to things that don’t serve you!
14. Thoughts that don’t help your situation. Thoughts = feelings. You think something, you will feel it. It’s a fact. Reframe your situations by reframing your thinking- it will open up a million doors for you.
15. Blaming others. You are in control of your own life and you need to be accountable for it. If you can’t control the situation, control how you react to it.
16. Let go of thinking you are not where you should be. Trust the timing of your life. But if there’s something you want to do, go out and make it happen.
17. Being “too busy.” You aren’t too busy, you don’t have your priorities straight. Schedule out what you are prioritizing and dump the little things that take up your time.
18. Stop waiting to do the things you want to do. Today, you need to go for it.
19. Doubting yourself. Never doubt yourself, you are perfectly capable of doing anything you set your mind to so stop doubting yourself. Go out there and make it happen.
20. Waiting for Monday. Or your birthday. Or next week. If you want to make a change, make a fresh start, just do it. Start that diet over on a Wednesday, start the daily gratitude on a Saturday night. Just start.
21. Not prioritizing self-care. If 2020 has taught us anything, it’s that we need to take care of ourselves. Turn your phone off, put on a face mask, or take a bath. Do what you need to do in order to reconnect with yourself.

What are you leaving behind in 2021?