Let it Go
Life is a series of gambles. Every minute that we spend and every small step that we take affects our life in a great deal. That is why whenever we are faced in difficult situations we tend to choose decisions that we know are safe. We shy away from risks and let our fears and inhibitions rule us out. We try our best to not stray on our so called comfort zone. But at the end of the day we have to ask ourselves, are these decisions really worth it? Is this where you want your life to lead to? We only have one chance to live. Is it really worth it to deprive yourself of what your heart truly desires?
Conceal. Don’t Feel. Put on a Show. These are the words that Elsa from the popular Disney animated film “Frozen” had always uttered to hide her powers which she thought would bring harm to her sister Anna and her kingdom Arendelle. But once she realized that with love and right decision, she would be able to control her powers, she was able to turn her curse into a gift. The concept of this is just the same in real life. If we only try to step out of our comfort zone and try to take things in stride no matter how big of a risk it maybe then we’ll have less regrets in life.
But it’s always easier said than done. There are always things that make us think twice about in making the grand decision or simply put it things that weigh us down. These are the factors that limit us on doing the best that we got. So in order to achieve a more productive life, here are six things that we should try to let go.
1. Seeking for Approval
Other’s opinions don’t always matter. It is good to get advice from parents, friends and mentors, but in the end it’s still your decision that has to prevail. Who cares if other thinks it’s reckless? Who cares if they think you’ll be doing the worst decision of your life? Think of how liberating it would feel if you do not let anyone’s opinion dictate your life.
3. Jealousy and Insecurity
Admit it or not we always try to compare ourselves to others. From the way we dress to the way our figure should have been the same as that chic who struts on the street like she’s queen. What we don’t realize is that our envy towards others and our complex towards them hinders us from seeing what we have ourselves. Its because of this jealousy and insecurity that we try to copy what he or she is doing, because you know and see is good for her and that keeps you safe. But every person is unique, what might work for her is possibly not the same for you. It’s also better to evaluate what we have ourselves and take pride on the things that we have. Confidence is always the first step into creating the best version of ourselves.
4. Excuses
“I don't have enough time.” “I’m afraid of the competition.”“ It's not the right moment to do it.” “I’ve got to pay the bills.” “I have to plan it out properly first.” “I’m afraid of failure.” These are just some of the most common excuses ( as listed by www.openforum.com ) that every person gives to not let any of his ideas happen. These are the things we tell ourselves to feel better about not taking any risks. But in order for something to work you should leave these excuses behind and start working things out.
5. Regrets
As my favorite line says, there’s no point crying over spilt milk. What has been done is done. We should not always dwell on our mistakes. We should not always think of our what-if’s but instead move forward. Take risks and make chances. Everything might not turn out to be the same you want it to be, but hey, it’s better doing it first then regret the outcome later than forever ponder of what might happen if we do it and what the result of it would be.
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