Why letting go is crucial to your happiness

When life has you feeling down on yourself -- whether it's because you're stressed at work or beset by problems in your marriage -- letting go is usually the first step toward getting things back on track.

Here are some ways you can let go and infuse your life with positivity:

Let go of what you thought should happen and live in what's happening.

Let go of your grudges, for they will only cause the resentment and bitterness in you to fester.

Let go of your notions of how people should think or behave in a given situation, for the higher you set your expectations of others, the more likely it is they'll fail to meet them.

Let go of feelings of envy or jealousy you may feel toward those whom you perceive as more accomplished. Rather than compare yourself to others, compare yourself to the person you were six months ago or a year ago -- for that is a far better benchmark for measuring progress.

Let go of the past. It's behind you now. All you can do is take the lessons you learned and parlay them into a better, brighter future for yourself. Your mistakes don't define you.

Let go of your fears. In order to grow, you will need to come out of the comfy confines of your comfort zone. No risk, no reward. No guts, no glory.

Let go of your insecurities. You need no one's validation but your own. Stop worrying about what others think of you, about failing, about letting people down. Believe in yourself and the amazing things you're capable of achieving.

Let go of the urge to quit. Use your hardships as opportunities to become stronger and wiser rather than allow them to defeat you. Never give up. You're poised for greatness.

Most of us have a tendency to dwell on and keep things bottled up when we should be doing the exact opposite -- extricating ourselves from all that's harmful to our well-being.

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