Letting Go of What No Longer Serves Us

For years, I put everyone else first.  My family, my friends, my work, even the neighbour who needed a last minute favour. Somewhere along the line, I convinced myself that constantly being available was a badge of honour. But here’s the truth, it’s not noble to run yourself into the ground, it’s exhausting.  My family also noticed I was a cranky thing when life was more hectic.

Eventually, I realised I was holding onto things that didn’t make me happy. Not just tasks, but habits, commitments, and even ways of thinking. And once I gave myself permission to let some of those go, I noticed something incredible: I had more time, more energy, and more headspace to focus on what matters to me.

Why Letting Go Matters

Letting go of what no longer serves you isn’t about being selfish, it’s about being smart with your time, energy, and emotional wellbeing. When you create boundaries, you make space for:

• Protecting your time and energy, no more pouring from an empty cup.
• Reducing stress and overwhelm, goodbye, constant knot in the stomach.
• Focusing on what brings joy and fulfilment, because life is too short for endless “shoulds.”

When we’re not weighed down by unnecessary commitments, we can start living more intentionally. And intentional living is where self-acceptance and confidence truly grow.

What I Decided to Let Go Of

When I sat down and asked myself, “What’s actually important here?”, the answers surprised me. Some things could be outsourced, others just needed to move down the priority list, and a few needed to go altogether.

Here are a few examples you might relate to:

• Doing tasks out of habit rather than necessity.
• Saying ‘yes’ when every fibre of your being wants to say ‘no.’
• Taking on chores you could easily outsource (hello, click and collect).
• Carrying guilt about taking time for yourself.
• The pressure to keep up with what everyone else is doing.

Outsourcing Isn’t Cheating, it’s Smart

I used to think outsourcing meant I wasn’t capable enough. Now, I see it as one of the best acts of self-care. Whether it’s hiring a cleaner once a month, using meal kits, or getting your shopping delivered, small changes can free up hours; hours you can spend on rest, connection, or passions that light you up.

Giving Yourself Permission

Here’s the thing: letting go starts with permission; permission to put yourself first, even if you’ve been conditioned to do the opposite. It’s not about dropping all responsibilities and running off to a tropical island (although, tempting…). It’s about realising that not everything on your plate deserves to be there.

When you take something off, you make room for something better, more peace, more balance, more of you.

If you’ve been feeling stretched thin, maybe it’s time to look at your list and ask: Does this serve me, or is it just taking up space?

I’d love to help you create more space in your life. Book your free discovery call today and let’s work together on what really matters to you.

If we decide to work together, I will be knocking 20% off for two amazing women who are ready to work towards a Summer with more time on your hands.

Until next time,

Sarah xo