10 New Year’s Resolutions for LETTING GO & MOVING ON
Resolutions are made in anticipation of a new calendar year with new beginnings. As I was reflecting on what I’d like to personally change in the new year, Letting Go and Moving On, kept coming up for me.
I’d like to share my thoughts with you and hope that they may encourage others to make changes in their lives that are important to their personal well being and happiness.
Resolutions are not wishes. They are personal goals. Things you would like to accomplish during the coming year.
Perfect Song: I'm Movin' On
10 New Year’s Resolutions for Letting Go and Moving On
1. Let go of NEGATIVITY FROM THE PAST
There is nothing you can do about what happened in the past. But you can learn from the past and move on. The only way to begin a new chapter in your life is to stop re-reading the previous chapter.
2. Let go of TRYING TO PLEASE EVERYONE ELSE BEFORE YOURSELF
It’s okay to be helpful and do nice things for others but not in spite of properly taking care of yourself. It is important to find a healthy balance.
3. Let go of GRUDGES
Learn to forgive appropriately. Holding a grudge, feeling angry and hateful for too long can manifest into other issues such as physical illnesses. Learning to forgive and move on can be extremely freeing and beneficial to your future health and happiness.
4. Let go of RELATIONSHIPS WITH PEOPLE IN YOUR LIFE THAT ARE NOT GOOD FOR YOU
We all have choices of who we share our life with. Let go of people who always seem to drain you -- those that bring too much negativity into your life. Choose relationships wisely and fill your life with people that make you feel good.
5. Let go of TRYING TO FIX EVERYONE
Loving and caring about someone so much to a point that you are trying to constantly fix them is not healthy. It is important to let go of things that are not in our control. We can only change ourselves.
6. Let go of GUILT FROM PAST MISTAKES
Everyone makes mistakes. What’s important is that we learn from them and not make the same mistakes again. Some mistakes are huge. It may take time to let go of the guilt. Forgiving yourself is essential to moving on.
7. Let go of JEALOUSY
Jealousy will get you nowhere. Count your own blessings. Make a list of all the things that you have to be thankful for.
8. Let go of TRYING TO BE A PERFECTIONIST
No one is perfect. Be true to yourself without wasting time trying to prove anything to others.
9. Let go of BLAMING OTHERS
Take responsibility for your own life. Do not give the power away to someone else by blaming them.
10. Let go of WORRY
Make conscious choices whether or not something is worth worrying about. Do not give too much energy to worrying about things that really don’t matter.
Best Wishes For A Happy New Year!
Smile often! Life is too short to hold on to things that are hurtful and unproductive. Letting go and moving on may be exactly what you need to continue a fulfilling, happy life.
I know that's what I need! And that's my New Year's resolution . . .
This is Sharyn’s Slant
People can be more forgiving than you can imagine. But you have to forgive yourself. Let go of what's bitter and move on.
- Bill Cosby
You are responsible for your life. You can't keep blaming somebody else for your dysfunction. Life is really about moving on.
- Oprah Winfrey
Stand up and walk out of your history.
- Dr. Phil McGraw
Letting go doesn't mean giving up... it means moving on.
- Anonymous
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Comments
AUTHORHi Kel ~ YES, I definitely wrote these for you, ha. Seriously I truly believe "letting go" is a huge key to happiness. I wish you the best, always!
Great ideas Sharyn...it's as if you were writing it for me:))
I do think letting go of stuff works way better than sitting around harboring ill will, festering wounds.
Best wishes to you in 2014!!
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Hi Bobbi ~ I do think that 'letting go and moving on' is a great way to start the new year. Thank you so much for your wonderful comments. I hope you have a wonderful 2014. Happy New Year!
Sharyn
Hi Sharyn,
This is such a great hub that will help so many to shake off the old baggage in order to have a more positive outlook in life, and what a better time to do it than a New Year of 2014.
I voted up and ++++
I enjoy your work so much I just hope in 2014 I will have time to read more hubs.
Happy New Year to you and your and may it be the best year ever for us all.
Bobbi Purvis
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Awww, thanks Vicki ~ happy new year to you too!!!
Great advice! I love the quotations. Happy New Year, Sharyn!
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I agree Rebecca! Happy New Year to you!
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Happy New Year's Eve Marty! Thank you so much for your feedback ~ have a great new year!
Very good advice for the new year. One will be so much happier and saner following this "letting go" list.
Best New Year's Resolutions! Thanks for listing them - to be printed and kept where I can see them every day.....
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Thank you my sweet Maria. Don't ya just love that song! Please know that I am always here for you. I am thankful you are in my life as well. Wishing you a happy new year filled with all the good stuff!
Sharyn
"I never dreamed home would end up where I don't belong."
A year later this has a much different meaning for me, Sharon...a timeless read with much wisdom. Thank you for being such a supportive friend through the good times and the bad.
Happy, peaceful 2013. Love, Maria
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Hi Natasha ~ thank you for your feedback and votes. I appreciate you stopping by. Wishing you a wonderful new year!
Sharyn
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Hi Billy ~ well thank you. Happy New Year to you too!
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Hi CC ~ Aww, thank you for the compliments. So glad this gave you "food for thought." Hope you are enjoying this holiday season and Happy New Year! Thanks so much for sharing.
Sharyn
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Hi Vicki ~ I am so glad you liked all these suggestions. Thank you so much for checking it out. Wishing you a happy new year!
Sharyn
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Hi Sonny ~ Wow, I love your comments. They really mean a lot to me. Thank you so much. Wishing you a wonderful new year!
Sharyn
Fantastic advice - voting up and awesome!
It's hard to go wrong with that list! Happy New Year to you my friend.
What a timely, helpful hub! I love the fact that you included so many wonderful, meaningful ideas here. I didn't have any New Year's resolutions, but you gave me some great food for thought to work on in general. :) Thanks for sharing these.
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Hi SG ~ It is so hard to stop worrying about things, even if we do not have control over it, we still do it. But letting go of worry gives us more "space" for good things in our life. Thank you so much for your feedback and votes. Have a wonderful holiday season and new year!
Sharyn
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Hi Kelley ~ Thank you so much for your great feedback. I have learned to let go more easily the older that I get. It can be extremely freeing. Best wishes for a wonderful new year. Thank you for sharing this article.
Sharyn
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Hi Cyndi10 ~ Thank you! I agree it's hard to keep the resolutions but good to work on them. I appreciate your feedback. Happy New Year!
Sharyn
All great suggestions. I really need to work on some of those myself. Thanks, Sharon! :-)
I've also just written mine :) and I must say you've said everything a little too well! Most folks makes a list of their resolutions that for me is merely a list of promises they'll break the entire year. This one is different!
Wonderful hub! Too many times I worry about things I have no control over. I know I need to work on that. This is wonderful advice and if a person lets go of the bad and holds on to the good, their life is bound to improve. Voting up and awesome! Wishing you a safe and Happy New Year! :)
These are fantastic tips Sharon. I can really benefit from adopting these next year. As I get older I'm trying to learn to let go more often and it is freeing, to say the least! Voted up and shared :)
Yep, that's a great list. Hard to keep them, but good to work on them. Happy Creative, Prosperous New Year!
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Hi Paula ~ Of course not, lol, Happy New Year!!! I love how you think. Resolutions can be made and broken ANY TIME! I keep working at "letting the good times roll." Thanks for the reminder always!
Sharyn
Sharyn...Don't know how I missed this one. I try so hard to follow my peeps, but you know, as the list grows, my abilities shrink......Is it too late to wish you a happy New Year?? LOL!!
So far so good? I hope so.....one day at a time, one foot in front of the other.....Resolutions can be made at any time, thank goodness. They can be abandoned as well, if we feel they have worn out their usefulness....
Sharyn if you're like me (and most people).....you come up with a brand new resoltuion every morning....do your best to see it through and let the good times roll!!!! Up ++
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Cool, Happy New Year Vinaya! May all your wishes come true!
Nepal is celebrating New Year. Happy New Year
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Hi Zainnisar,
I'm so glad you found this encouraging and wish you the best in letting go and moving on. Thank you so much for stopping by and commenting.
Sharyn
I made 7 pointer resolution this year and number 3 was letting go of all those disturbing moments which have become baggage and are not letting me to move on. Thanks for a really encouraging hub it is always helpful to read about your resolution to strengthen your commitment.
Thanks for SHARING.
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Hi Rosemay,
Never too late . . . Thank you for your sweet comments. These resolutions are what came to me when I really thought about what I need to change. Sure, I could eat less sugar, walk more, etc. But these things are so important for future happiness. Thanks for reading!
Sharyn
I'm late reading this but this has to be the best new years resolutions I've had the pleasure to read.
So true and full of wisdom.
Thank you for sharing
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Dear Epi,
So you are a "two timer" ha. Thanks for stopping by again and leaving such awesome comments. Life definitely is a work in progress!
And here in Cleveland, it seems quite similar to what you describe. Sunny, dry and 40 degrees. I'm sure we are in for a rude awakening sometime soon. I did use the new snow blower one time last week. Didn't really need it but wanted to try it out (on about 2 1/2 inches). Enjoy it while it lasts.
Sharyn
....words to live by dear Sharon - that is why I am back here again at this wise and wonderful hub subject by you - life is like a work in progress and everyday (hopefully) we are here to learn something and move forward with our thinking ....and it's great writing like this which inspires us all - lake erie time ontario canada 12:21pm how is the weather on your side these days? Over here it's uncanny - more like late March than getting into mid January ......sun is shining, dry conditions, temperatures for the most part above normal .....
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Aw Martie,
Such a sweet and supportive comment. And I agree, "call it a slip" - I like that. No one is perfect. I think it's important to not beat ourselves up for a "slip" and simply refocus. Thank you so much Martie. May you have a calm and peaceful new year!
Sharyn
Fantastic resolutions! Each and everyone. This is actually comprehensive, including all others. Sharyn, I am so on your page with this. Of course it is not always easy to keep up with it. But if you fail today.... call it a slip and keep trying you best to keep it up. I wish you only the best for 2012 :))
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Hi Tina,
So glad you liked this. I feel it is certainly difficult to achieve new things if we don't let go and move on from some old stuff. Happy New Year!
Sharyn
This is New Years resolutions in my style! We often set so many goals on how we should achieve something or be better at something but we also need to let some things go! Great advice and I will make some of them to my own this year. My best wishes to you during 2012! Voted up, useful
Tina
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Hi Mira,
Thank you for your kind words and awesome feedback. I too, hope to continue following my words here. SO many things I must let go of and I'm working on that :) I wish you the best. Happy New Year!
Sharyn
Thank you so much for this beautiful, heartfelt article it really relates to what i have done in my life. I still regret the things that i have done in my past. Things that have happened years ago. I still love my ex, the one i broke up with, who has since moved on. I know i worry a lot, mostly about the things that i have no handle on. And i know i have to forgive myself in order to forgive others. And i'm trying to move on- scratch that, i'm going to move on. Like i said this is a very moving article that relates to what i have done in the past. Keep writing you have a way with words of wisdom.
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Hello LW,
Thank you so much for your supportive feedback. I'm sure many of us can relate to wanting to make some of these changes. I've begun to follow these steps and hope to continue. Thanks again, happy new year!
Sharyn
Voted up, useful, and awesome Sharyn. These are great tips to follow. So many people live in the past and constantly worry about things that they can't change. I find myself doing the same every now and then. These are great steps to follow. Very well said. Best wishes:)
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Aw Eddy, thank you for such a sweet comment. Happy New Year to you - I believe it's going to be an exciting year!
A brilliant hub and one which i have to vote up.
The new year is only just upon us and already there are so many great hubs around; this one definitly being one of these.
Here's to so many more to share on here.
Take care and enjoy your day.
Eddy.
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Morning Kel,
I was talking about the process to make the links open to a new page, i.e., keeping the readers on your page also.
Oh I would have helped you! I did add the links in already for everyone above:) lol So much fun...now sleep tight and don't let the bed bugs bite!
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Thanks Kel, it was a pain to figure out, but I think I got it. Have a good night!
Thanks Sharyn. - for the link!! I'm going to follow suit and add you all on!!
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Dr. BJ ~ Thank you, I'm glad you added a #11. Let me think about it for a bit and I'll get back to ya :)
KDee411 ~ Thanks, hubpage friends are the best! Now I'm going to take your resolution seriously and follow you. It's not as intimidating as you might think. Do it - Write! I look forward to checking out your future hubs.
Angie ~ Wow, what a wonderful compliment. Thank you for the FB share!
Kel ~ I'm glad you can "relate" and benefit from my thoughts. You are a dear friend! Thank you for your feedback.
Melovy ~ You are so right. We all make mistakes. Letting go of guilt is so important. Thanks for your thoughts!
THANK YOU, EVERYONE, FOR YOUR FEEDBACK ON THIS LIST OF RESOLUTIONS THAT ARE SO IMPORTANT TO ME PERSONALLY. WISHING YOU MORE HAPPINESS IN YOUR LIVES THAN YOU HAVE EVER FELT BEFORE! HAPPY NEW YEAR!
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Stan ~ You are welcome! Seriously, I actually thought about you while I was writing this. Mainly because I checked first to see if you had a YouTube video with the song I chose. I think you would sound great singing I'm Movin' On. If you do decide to do it, please contact me. I will absolutely change it to your version.
Vellur ~ Great to meet you. Thank you for stopping by and for your great feedback.
Cardisa ~ Thank you, that is my goal: happiness!
MM ~ Thank you for your great feedback. I hope to continue to adhere to my own advice :)
Kris Heeter ~ Thank you, letting go can be difficult and yet so important to moving on.
Sunshine ~ How did that coin toss work out? You are way ahead of me if you only have #10 to work on. I know where to go if I need advice!
lisa.bom ~ Thanks for stopping by. That song is great! And I'm not a fan of resolutions either. But I really need this letting go stuff - moving on to more positive things in my life.
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Hello Everyone, Thank you all so much for your feedback! Happy New Year!
peanutritious ~ I very much appreciate your positive feedback!
fen lander ~ I love how you said "a chance to shine again" - I needed to hear that, thanks!
marcoujor ~ Maria, I am so glad my words "spoke to you" - ha. Thank you my dear friend for your feedback and continued support.
Sunnie D ~ I am actually thrilled it is a new year. Out with the old, in with the new. Thank you for your heartfelt comment.
HB ~ Thank you for your words of wisdom. I absolutely need to let go of past mistakes (hopefully not to make new ones :) That's the goal!
Lord ~ Very insightful comment. All those grudges with politics are not going to help our future. I too believe it is a crucial new year for all of us.
Great hub Sharyn, with so much wisdom in it. I love that you’ve include letting go of guilt, because so many overlook that. In eagerness to forgive others, it’s important to also forgive ourselves.
Hi Sharyn - oh my....you have hit the nail on the head. With each suggestion my brain was shouting "yes!" lol Everyone of them are meant for my eyes!
Great job! Excellent points!
Happy New Year Sharyn - I am just in time to benefit from these this new year!
Sharyn ... this is a wonderful hub ... important and succinct.
I have never shared a hub on Facebook yet but I want everyone I know to read your words.
With much love for 2012.
Very nice hub, That's why I'm here. That's my true resolution, ten years is long enough. I'm sure not a writer,but I have so much to write about. I'm letting go of I can't, and just do it. This week I'm in : ) I love your style, and all you good friends. Happy to know all of you.
Vote up to you
Kay
Excellent resolutions, Sharyn, and I'm adding one more for me - Put an end to procrastinating. And I shall start working on that . . . tomorrow.
I'm not a big fan of New Year resolutions. I do however, love the idea of letting go of the past and being positive. I also have to say I love the song "I'm Movin' On".
Happy New Year SS! Excellent resolution ideas and Rascal Flatts video! I'm still working on #10 but I'm good with #1-#9 ... we live and learn!
My resolution this year is not make a resolution...or to start drinking. Coin toss?!?! :)
These are great resolutions. Just letting go of the bad stuff is the way to go. It's hard to do sometimes but we'd all be so much happier if can put these ideas to work:)
These words are so true Sharyn, what wonderful advice in these resolutions, thank you for sharing and voted up.
Very good goals or resulutions Sharyn. They certainly will make life a lot happier.
Happy new year!
Wonderful resolutions. Letting go, forgiving and forgetting is a sure way to happiness. Voted up.
This one was for me. Thank you.
I let go so many things and the load is more bearable. So many pepople with grudges, even at the political level. This new year is cinsidered crucial for our humanity. We certainly hope that the change would help us to move on after the end of that cycle that the Mayans predicted. Thanks Sharon for this thoughtful reminder.
LORD
When we forgive, we free ourselves. You have great advice here Sharyn. Letting go of an offense, however painful, is vital to one's happiness and ability to move forward in life with a joyful heart. That includes our own mistakes being left behind. Great hub!
Happy New Year Sharyn,
This was such an awesome hub with great advice for us all..I pray your year will be filled with much love and laughter...Each day graced with new beginnings..
Love,
Sunnie
Dear Sharon,
This is my FIRST Hub to read of the New Year and it may very well be the best!
I am bookmarking for frequent reminding through the year! While these words have obviously helped you, they also speak to me, eerily as if they know me... (LOL)?
Filled with wisdom. Voted UP & UABI.
May this be an enriching and peaceful year for you.
Love, Maria
Nice thoughts, worth keeping in mind. Here's to a New Day, a New Year, a chance to shine again..... !
Every word of this is true! Happy new year to you.
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I agree Debbie! Thanks for stopping by ~ I'm glad you liked this ~ happy new year to you too!
Best Wishes For A Happy New Year! TO YOU TO MY DEAR.. I LOVE YOUR WORDS.. IF WE ALL WOULD JUST LIVE BY THEM..this world would be so much happier.
Blessing to you
Debbie
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Dear Epi,
Happy New Year! Thank you for your heartfelt comments and the FB share ~ very much appreciated. As you mentioned, I was open and honest since I needed to see this in print for myself :) And so, I figured, why not turn it in to a hub, right? Thank you my dear friend for your support. Nite Nite
Sharyn
...words to live by dear Sharon at lake erie time 2:31am into the new year now on this side of northern shores of lake erie and yes I can relate to so many of these issues myself and I would imagine you are not alone here - so many others too - I will start my new year off on the right foot and post this very honest but yet inspiring hub to my Facebook page with a direct link back here ....and sign off now for bed time and wishing you happy new year!
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