Untangle Yourself

The idea of untangling ourselves from everything can be daunting for many reasons, but it appears to be one solid path to inner freedom — a freedom that resonates deeply within your soul.

When we free ourselves from these entanglements, we liberate our mental energy, allowing us to make decisions that align more closely with our true selves. It’s often surprising how much mental space is occupied until we clear away the excess. I challenge you to release anything that’s occupying space in your mind. It’s a profound detox, and if you’re feeling drained in life, consider taking a month-long break from these distractions and then reassess.

Take a hiatus from social media, politics, religion, draining friends and relatives, and even consider untangling your energetic connection from your partner if necessary. This doesn’t mean abandoning your responsibilities or leaving your partner; rather, it’s about stepping back from relationship intensity to prevent mutual depletion. Sometimes, this pause can benefit both parties.

After unplugging, you might find yourself asking, "What now?" You’ll be amazed at how much mental and emotional space has been freed up. This is the perfect time to pursue that course you’ve always wanted to take, return to Pilates, read that book, or embark on a solo trip.

I want this blog to be a resource for my readers, but I recently embarked on this journey myself, and it wasn’t until a few days ago that it hit me profoundly. For years, Instagram had been a significant energy drain for me. Despite frequent advice that I was too sensitive or that it was a necessary evil for running a business, I’ve realized that if something makes you feel this way, you are not too sensitive, and it isn’t necessary. The app consumed so much of my energy that it was detracting from both my business and personal life.

Firstly, there’s the constant bickering and cancel culture, which is relentless and never-ending. Secondly, the algorithm changes so frequently that it’s nearly impossible for smaller creators to gain visibility. Lastly, the time spent doom-scrolling is a significant issue. Although I disliked the app, I found myself trapped in a cycle of scrolling through cute cat videos, which led to exposure to more negative content. That’s when the obvious solution hit me: DELETE THE APP and move on. Freeing up that energy allows me to focus on my clients and other meaningful activities.

I was initially worried about losing the few followers I had on Instagram, but once I made the decision to leave, the relief was so profound that it brought me to tears. It may seem trivial, but such a healthy release can be incredibly powerful.

Repeating the same actions and expecting different results is the definition of insanity, and I was driving myself to that brink. Now, I can focus on more rewarding endeavors, like blogging and developing courses for you all.

If something is draining you or holding you back, let it go and embrace the freedom that comes with release.