Things I am Leaving Behind Me, Right Now: a List

• things that no longer serve my highest self.
• worrying what others think.
• [within the reasonable realm of responsibilities] anyone/anything that doesn't promote inner peace.
• comparing myself to other people, in any manner.
  
• stressing about things I cannot change.
• worrying about unchangeable events that happened in the past.
• saying 'yes' when I really want to say 'no.'
• not prioritizing the things that truly matter.
• doubting my abilities, resilience, strength, courage, intelligence, or capabilities
• believing I don’t deserve things.
• holding on to past mistakes and defining myself by them for eternity.
• being hesitant to step into my authentic self.
• second-guessing 
•  procrastinating. 
• fetishizing having "less" needs
• not being fully present. 
• doom-scrolling 
• grudge-holding
  
• overthinking. rumination. obsessive thoughts.
• taking on more than I know I can give myself to, fully.
  

 

©Nick Bantock