What are you letting go of this year?
One question I’ve been asking my coaching clients lately: What are you letting go of this year?
This isn’t about adding to your to-do list. Instead, it’s about clearing the path. Think about:
🌟 Mindsets or assumptions that no longer serve you (or maybe never did).
⏳ Habits or ways of spending time that aren’t aligned with your goals.
🧩 Relationships or commitments that drain your energy.
We focus on what we want to achieve and commitments we want to add. But frequently the real magic of progress comes from removing things that are holding us back.
📈 Your Coaching Homework
This week, pick 2–3 things that might be holding you back. Then, choose one to let go of.
Here are two examples from my own life to spark your thinking:
1️⃣ Letting Go of Perfectionism
I’ve always had a high bar for quality, which has driven many of my successes. But when it comes to content creation, that same perfectionism can slow me down.
Here’s my hack: Instead of writing, I’ve shifted many of workflows to speaking. For some reason I feel less perfectionism while speaking, so now I do a podcast where I can prep and then let it fly, I use audio transcription to get ideas out while I’m walking my dog, and I even use voice shortcuts to respond to some emails. When I shoveled our cars out of the driveway on Monday, I did it while speaking into Fireflies.ai and thinking through my goals and plans for the week. Then when I got back to my computer, I had ChatGPT organize it and prep my week. For me, speaking frees me from over-editing and helps me get ideas out faster. This shift has made me happier and more productive.
2️⃣ Saying No to Group Zoom Calls
I realized that group Zoom calls often drain my energy. While I love in-person workshops, in-person meetings, and one-on-one Zooms, group Zoom calls rarely energize me and frequently drain me.
So, I’ve intentionally reduced them. I’ve stepped back from business lines that relied heavily on recurring group Zooms. It’s not a one-size-fits-all decision (not everybody can do that) and I’m not saying I don’t do these at all, but I’ve greatly reduced the volume and it’s been a game-changer for me.
🌟 Your Turn
Your examples might be totally different—maybe even the opposite of mine! The goal isn’t to copy but to reflect on what’s uniquely holding you back and give yourself permission to let it go.
Clearing space, whether mentally, physically, or emotionally, is what allows the great things to grow.
Happy pruning in 2025! Let’s improve clarity, focus, and momentum by reducing.
Until next time, enjoy the ride.
