30 Quotes and Thinking Prompts for Letting Go of What Weighs You Down

Accept yourself, embrace the present, and keep moving forward. If you want to fly in life, you have to let go of things that weigh you down.

Each prompt below contains a quote and question to think about. I have personally used each of these prompts several times in the past to nudge myself into self-reflection, and I continue to revisit them regularly. They bring awareness to the subconscious attachments and assumptions we all have. And they can help you think and move through situations, big and small, so you can let go and make better decisions going forward.

Challenge yourself to read and reflect on one prompt a day for the next few weeks. See how doing so gradually effects your life…

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Forgive yourself for the bad decisions you’ve made, for the times you lacked understanding, for the choices that hurt others and yourself. Forgive yourself, for being young and reckless. These are all vital lessons. And what matters most right now is your willingness to grow from them.

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