Have you ever gotten stuck ruminating about a past regret? It is so easy to dwell in the past and mull over what you went wrong or what you could have done. However, no matter how much you think about what already happened in the past, can you ever change the outcome? Of course not. When you are stuck in the past, you can’t move forward.
Reasons Why You Should Let Go of Your Past
You Make Room for the New
Change happens for a reason. The past is the past to help you create a new future. Unless something changes and the past is left behind, there is no space for the future.
Each Minute is Brand New
You have the opportunity to be brand new in each minute. You are not defined by your past experiences or circumstances. If you failed one hundred times, that does not mean you are a failure. Decide right now is when you change your life. You have the power right now to start again, to be who you want to be, and to do what you want to do.
You Let Go of Past Manifestations
Choose right now to let go of your past experiences. You get to be whoever you want to be. If you get stuck in all your past failures, you will end up believing you are a failure, and not even give yourself a chance.
We are a manifestation of our beliefs. If you believe you are not worthy of love, you will not find it. If you believe you are not good enough, you will not act with the confidence to attract what you want.
Stop reacting to physical representations of your past beliefs. Decide now who you want to be to create the future that you want.
You’re Motivated to Achieve Your Goals
Rather than thinking about your past mistakes, think about your future goals. What do you want to achieve? Where do you want to be in 3 or 5 years? What do you need to do to achieve your goals? When you think about the future, rather than the past, you can work towards the goals and dreams that you want to bring into reality.
You Learn to Make Smart Decisions
When you are clear about what you want in your future, you make smarter decisions that are aligned with your goals. For example, if you want to lose weight, but you are stuck thinking about how you failed at every diet in the past, you won’t be motivated to eat healthy. However, by letting go of the past, you can give yourself a clean slate and try again. You will be motivated to make the smart decision, like snacking on fruit rather than chocolate, because you are clear on your goals for the future.
Instead of dwelling on the past, hope for the future. When you let go of the past you can fully appreciate the present and feel empowered to create a future that excites you.
