FS Extra đź‘Ł Reclaim time and energy with one simple shift
Published: Mon, 09/15/25
Updated: Mon, 09/15/25
Have you ever noticed how some habits, commitments or worries stick around long after they stop being useful? We often hold on because it feels safe however that safety can come at the cost of energy, focus and even happiness.
I recently wrote about how to spot what’s quietly holding you back and the simple experiments that make letting go easier.
Learn how to identify what drains your energy
You might be surprised to see where your time and mental space are going. Some of what we carry is tied to old identities or fears of what others might think.
In this article, I share how to handle fear, grief and the identity shifts that come with letting go, so you can move forward with clarity instead of guilt.
Handle the emotions of letting go with confidence
The best part is that letting go can be systemised. A simple weekly reflection, a few deliberate choices and suddenly you have more time for what really matters. Discover how to create a practice that lasts.
Letting go doesn’t have to be dramatic. In fact, the most powerful shifts often begin with one small release, a habit, a task, even a thought pattern that no longer serves you. The relief is immediate, like finally exhaling after holding your breath too long.
Build a weekly habit of freedom and focus
Letting go is not giving up. It’s a quiet act of self-respect that creates space for new opportunities, fresh energy and genuine joy.
Try it with just one thing this week and see how much lighter life can feel.
View and share a few past emails here
See you again soon.
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I recently wrote about how to spot what’s quietly holding you back and the simple experiments that make letting go easier.
Learn how to identify what drains your energy
You might be surprised to see where your time and mental space are going. Some of what we carry is tied to old identities or fears of what others might think.
In this article, I share how to handle fear, grief and the identity shifts that come with letting go, so you can move forward with clarity instead of guilt.
Handle the emotions of letting go with confidence
The best part is that letting go can be systemised. A simple weekly reflection, a few deliberate choices and suddenly you have more time for what really matters. Discover how to create a practice that lasts.
Letting go doesn’t have to be dramatic. In fact, the most powerful shifts often begin with one small release, a habit, a task, even a thought pattern that no longer serves you. The relief is immediate, like finally exhaling after holding your breath too long.
Build a weekly habit of freedom and focus
Letting go is not giving up. It’s a quiet act of self-respect that creates space for new opportunities, fresh energy and genuine joy.
Try it with just one thing this week and see how much lighter life can feel.
View and share a few past emails here
See you again soon.
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