You've likely read at least a few posts on this blog that stress the importance of letting go -- both for your health and well-being. But what does letting go really mean? In truth, there is more to it than just telling someone you never wish to see them again. In fact, you can let go of someone without removing them from your life entirely.  It's not so much about physically letting go, but mentally disconnecting in a way that loosens the individual's hold on you. Examples include: Changing the labels you place on a person or an event.  Perhaps you call Josh "loudmouth" because of his penchant for spewing bunk at work. Or, you've labeled the upcoming birthday family party you're dreading having to go to as the "party from hell."      By assigning these descriptors, you've given       them permission to to aggravate you. In       essence, you've given them far too much      importance....

How many times have you gotten upset about something, only to realize once you've cooled off that it wasn't worth getting so worked up over?  We've all been there.  Human beings are highly emotional, volatile creatures. When we're having a bad day, it doesn't take much for us to fly off the handle. Even the slightest inconvenience or annoyance can set us off.  Today I want to share with you a quick and easy way to squelch that anger in a matter of seconds. Ready? Here it goes... When you find yourself up in arms about you, take a deep breath and ask yourself a simple question: Is this something that I'll be upset about a week from now? A month from now? A year from now? Five years from now? I guarantee you that in nearly all cases, the answer will be no. You're merely caught in the moment and only thinking of the present, not the future.  Your spouse accidentally dropped and broke your favorite mug. Your co-worker spilled...