The powerful song “Let It Go” from Disney’s film, Frozen, maybe oversimplifies the moving on process, but as humans we often overcomplicate things. Separate letting go and moving on into different action items you need to conquer. Here’s how to let go and move on.
How to Let Go and Move On
Allow the Moving on Process to Take Its Time.
You will wake up one day and not think of the person or thing that made you sad, angry or upset. I cannot promise you how long it will take until you reach that stage of healing, but it will happen. Give it time and have a little faith in yourself that your heart bounces back and time eventually heals all wounds.
Share Your Pain with Your Loved Ones.
You should never feel like you need to suppress your sadness and weather the storm alone. Confide in your family and friends what you’re going through. Surround yourself with their love and advice to inspire and motivate you.
Find a Way to Get Closure.
You won’t always be able to have a conversation with someone to get the answers that you need, so you have to get creative and find closure in other ways so that the healing process can start. Write a letter to the person but don’t mail it and let them know how you feel. Trust me, putting your thoughts on paper and getting them out of your head is incredibly therapeutic.
Practice Forgiveness.
Forgive not only the person and situation but most importantly, forgive yourself. You are worthy of feeling peace and being able to move on, so don’t beat yourself up. Be kind to yourself and let your healing process take as long as it needs to.
