Let It Go

Today’s note is brought to you by a frozen walk through New York, a proud theater mom moment, and yes, a little song you may have heard before…

“Let it gooooo…”

No, this isn’t a Disney-themed pep talk (although my son is playing drums for a production of Frozen, and yes, I cried through half of it). But that got me thinking: We’re closing in on the end of the year, and it’s time for some honest reflection.

Let me ask you:
What do you need to let go of?

As a coach, one of the skills I work on with every single client, whether they’re navigating a career pivot or building a business, is emotional intelligence.

Here’s the truth about emotional intelligence that doesn’t get said enough:
It’s not just about managing your reactions or reading the room.
It’s about radical self-awareness.
It’s about knowing your values, naming your patterns, facing your fear, and being brave enough to put something down, even when it feels like a part of your identity.

You can’t fly if you’re weighed down.

As we wrap up the year, here are a few places to start (stick around to the end for a surprise):

1. Let Go of Grudges.

They’re heavy. And they’re not hurting the other person; they’re hurting you. That bitterness takes up space in your mind, cluttering your creativity, and dampening your joy. Let it go – not for them, but for you.

2. Let Go of Clutter.

Physical and mental clutter – clear it out. That pile of books you’ll never read. The clothes that don’t fit who you are anymore. The half-finished projects. Trust that if you need it again, it will return in a better form.

3. Let Go of People.

This one’s hard; sometimes, we outgrow relationships, or we grow in different directions. That doesn’t mean there’s no love or gratitude. But not everyone is meant to walk the whole path with you, and that’s okay.

Here’s the one that might sting…

4. Let Go of the Old Dreams.

Yes, I said it. I’m a coach who helps people reach their dreams. But I’m also a coach who will tell you when the dream you’re clinging to isn’t serving you anymore. Not because you failed, but because you’ve changed.

That thing you wanted at 25 might not be what you want, or need, at 45 or 55. Forcing it can turn it into a burden instead of a calling.
The power move isn’t always holding on. Sometimes, it’s giving yourself permission to evolve.

Take it from me. I let go of a dream I held for years, which was a career in musical theater. I loved it. I trained for it. I had talent. And I enjoyed it for a time. But letting it go made space for a life I love even more: A deeply fulfilling career as a coach, a family I adore, and yes, still plenty of musical theater in my life.

Letting go didn’t mean losing myself.
It meant finding a new way to use my gifts.

That’s the magic of making space. When you release what’s no longer working, you create room for creativity, growth, synchronicity, healing, joy, and so much more.

Take some time this month to reflect, re-evaluate, and lighten the load.

Let it go – not to be empty, but to be ready.
Let it go so you can rise.