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Now that I’m in my mid-fifties, I’ve been thinking a lot more about what I want to let go of in my life rather than what I want to add. I’m calling it my reverse bucket list, and instead of writing down all the things I want to do or add to my life this year, I’m making a list of everything I want to let go of. 

If It Doesn’t Serve You, Let It Go

I started thinking about letting things go after reading a New York Times article about the writer “being done making family dinner every night”. I know I’ve often talked about the benefits of a family dinner, but not if it feels like an obligation that burns you out. There are lots of things people do out of pure habit that may have once served them, but no longer do. Or maybe it’s a responsibility or commitment that no longer aligns with their values. It could even be a thought pattern or belief that keeps you stuck or feeling guilty. 

Here are some great real-life examples of things that I’ve heard people letting go of: 

• “I’m done sta...

Happy New Year! (Or whatever time of year you’re reading this.) My daughter has gone home after the holidays, and my husband, son, and I are resting after several days in the snowy mountains. We are also starting to think about our goals for the coming year. If you’re like most people, you are, too.

Before you jump into setting those New Year’s resolutions, take a step back and think about how your New Year’s resolutions usually go. As most of us have experienced, setting a goal just because it’s January first isn’t enough to make it stick. That’s not because resolutions are bad, but if you want to reach health, career, or even relationship goals, it’s best to make your resolutions more meaningful and specific. 

So how do you make sure that happens? Start by asking yourself these three questions: 

1. What habits would make the biggest positive impact on my daily life? We tend to overestimate how much we need to do to reach our goal. Instead, think about which habits will give you the...