What I Learned from Letting Something Go

When you’re overwhelmed, the instinct is often to push through. But sometimes, the better move is to step back and ask: What can I stop doing? This week’s habit—taking something off your plate—was about doing less on purpose. And it couldn’t have come at a better time.

What Worked Well

I officially stepped away from my weekly podcast this week, and the relief was immediate. With the holiday weekend, it was especially nice not to feel the pressure to record and publish. I still worked a little, but I focused on a high-priority project that actually moved my business forward.

Challenges: Letting Go of Something I Created

The hardest part wasn’t letting go—it was the guilt. There’s always a small voice that says, You should be doing this. But once I acknowledged that the podcast was causing stress and not delivering value, it became easier to walk away.

A Surprising Benefit: Reclaiming My Weekend

For the first time in a while, I enjoyed my Sunday. Not only did I reclaim time, I also found more clarity about what really matters in my work. Prioritizing what lights me up—like this newsletter, my Facebook group, and building my Circle community—feels right.