Letting Go to Move Forward

Before we can truly move forward, we need to loosen our grip on the habits, beliefs, roles, and expectations that no longer serve the journey we are on. Letting go isn’t about failure or loss; it’s about making space for what’s next.

For many women in leadership, “letting go” can feel uncomfortable. We hold onto routines that once worked, projects that drain us, or the belief that we must do everything ourselves. We may cling to an outdated version of success or compare our current season to a past one that no longer applies. Growth requires a different approach, and sometimes, a lighter load.

Letting go starts with awareness. Pay attention to what feels heavy, frustrating, or misaligned. For example, are you saying yes to commitments that no longer serve your goals? Are you holding onto a strategy because it’s familiar, even though it’s no longer effective? These are often signs that it’s time to release.

In daily life, letting go can look practical and manageable:

  • In your work: Delegate one task you’ve been holding onto out of habit rather than necessity.
  • In your mindset: Notice self-talk that begins with “I should” or “I always have to” and challenge whether it’s still true.
  • In your schedule: Create white space by removing one standing obligation that no longer aligns with your priorities.

Emotionally, letting go may mean releasing guilt, perfectionism, or the pressure to meet everyone else’s expectations. This kind of release doesn’t happen overnight – but small, intentional steps can create powerful momentum.

Consider this – you don’t need to add more to become who you’re meant to be next; you may simply need to let go of what’s been holding you in place. 

Here are a couple of journal prompts that reinforce moving forward:

→ What am I holding onto that feels heavy, outdated, or misaligned with who I’m becoming?

→ If I released just one thing this month, what space or opportunity might it create?

Letting go is not an ending – it’s about making room for new opportunities to grow and add joy to your day!