Breaking Up with Old Expectations and Limiting Beliefs: Refining Your Relationship with Social Media, Health, and Wellness

Dear Reader,

As I sit down to write this, I find myself in a reflective mood, contemplating the nature of relationships—not just with others, but with ourselves, our habits, and our beliefs. Today, I want to explore the idea of breaking up, not with a person, but with old expectations and limiting beliefs that may be holding us back from living our best lives.

Let's start with the most pervasive relationship of our times: our relationship with social media. It's a double-edged sword, isn't it? On one hand, it connects us with friends, family, and a world of information. On the other, it can breed comparison, insecurity, and an insatiable desire for validation. It's time we reassess this relationship. Let's unfollow accounts that make us feel inadequate, limit our screen time, and prioritize real-life connections over virtual ones. Let's break up with the expectation that our worth is tied to likes and followers.

Next up: our relationship with health and wellness. For many of us, this relationship is fraught with unrealistic expectations and punishing routines. We push ourselves to the brink in pursuit of an elusive ideal, whether it's six-pack abs or a number on the scale. But what if we shifted our focus from appearance to how we feel? What if we approached exercise as a form of self-care rather than punishment? Let's break up with the belief that our bodies exist solely to be sculpted and scrutinized, and instead embrace the joy of movement and nourishing our bodies with love and kindness.

And then there are the limiting beliefs that lurk in the dark corners of our minds, whispering cruel falsehoods about our worth and potential. We've carried them with us for so long that they feel like a part of us, but it's time to say goodbye. Let's challenge the belief that we're not good enough, smart enough, or worthy of love. Let's break up with the idea that our past mistakes define our future, and instead, embrace the infinite possibilities that lie ahead.

Breaking up is never easy, but it's necessary for growth. So let's bid farewell to the old expectations and limiting beliefs that no longer serve us, and make room for a brighter, more authentic future. It won't be easy, but I promise you, it will be worth it.

With love, light and courage, Liv