Letting go of people is something that happens in life, not everyone is meant to be on your journey as you grow and evolve.  It is a little scary at first because we have these attachments to certain people, places, or things. We all have people in our lives that we care about, whether they are friends or family.  As I have matured and become more discerning with my time and energy, I have learned lessons along the way.  Here are some tips so you know when its time to let people go.

RECOGNIZE TOXIC PEOPLE/RELATIONSHIPS

Sometimes its pretty obvious and sometimes its not.  There are some people who want to take your time and energy keep you distracted (If you have a partner and or children of your own..we will discuss this another blog post). It doesn’t matter if you if you are in person or sending text message or interacting on social media-people want to drain your energy.  If your feelings (depressed, drained, moody, etc.) after being with his person…THEY ARE TOXIC.   Basically if this person doesn’t elevate, energize you, and push you to be the greatest version of yourself, then what is their purpose?   

In the case of family…

If you have toxic family members, set boundaries. You can still be cordial and show respect, but y’all ain’t got to kick it (meaning spend time together)!  If you have no choice but to be with that person, let’s say if it’s a parent, then keep the conversations simple and know your triggers.  If the conversation is going negative, change the subject.