Give yourself permission to let go of feeling responsible for everything that happens in your life.

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Let go of the busyness and multi-tasking in your life. Take time to stop and appreciate your life today, as it is, without all the distractions. We live in a society where being ‘busy’ is viewed as being ‘successful’.

I’ve learned over my years in business and my life, just how to stop and appreciate moments. I practice mindfulness and I teach it to my clients. Even as a busy coach and therapist – I value the personal time I share with my clients, and don’t try to multi-task or feel pressured in any way when I’m working with them. I have learned to let go of being busy all the time.

Buddist teacher,  Ajahn Chah wrote this about being mindful,  “Just go into the room, sit in the center of the room, open the doors and windows, and see who comes to visit. You will witness all kinds of scenes and actors, all kinds of temptations and stories, everything imaginable. Your only job is to stay in your seat. You will see it all arise and pass, and out of this, wisdom and understanding will come.”

You can do this anywhere, at any time. It is a wonder what wisdom and understanding will come from letting go of being busy.

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It’s time to allow yourself to let go of the rope! Let go of clinging to what was or what you think you wanted but didn’t happen! When we grasp on or clutch on to something too tightly, whether a person or a thing, or a job or a house, or a kid – it actually has a negative reaction.

I share my personal observations about teaching people how to waterski in my workshops and seminars. When there is nothing left of an old thought, or dream, or job – perhaps a relationship ended or you’ve had to move away. Allow yourself to let go. It’s as though by hanging on and clinging to an idea or a person, job or social group is a way to keep the past alive, or a limiting hope that it will reverse itself and you’ll be back on your feet!

Just like waterskiing, when you’re down, you’re down. There is no way to get back up, and the only option is to ‘let go of the rope’.

What idea, dream or person are you clinging to, even though all logic tells you that its time … to let go!

Kelly Orchard's Apple A Day is available in print! Four in the series, with an accompanying journal page to track your thoughts and success!

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One of my favorite Billy Joel songs is titled, “I Go to Extremes.” I’ll admit, I’m a big Billy Joel fan, and whenever a song by him is playing, you can bet I’ll be singing. But, the lyrics for “I Go To Extremes” are actually counter-productive to your personal growth!

Darling I don't know why I got to extremes
Too high or too low there ain't no in-betweens
And if I stand or I fall
It's all or nothing at all
Darling I don't know why I got to extremes

Managing your life in the middle of the extremes isn’t easy, but achieving a balance is necessary for your personal and professional growth. In psychotherapeutic terms, emotional highs and lows could signify an imbalance and should be treated. If you’ve developed a habit of going to extremes, whether it is going overboard in business, romance or even punishments – it is a good idea to take stock in how extreme you might be. For example, if you are trying to build a business and believe that you must be attached to your phone or email 7 days a week, that could be considered extreme. Or, in romance and relationships – if you believe they should meet all your needs and know exactly what you want; it is time to let that extreme go.

Take a break and let go of going to extremes!

Kelly Orchard's Apple A Day is available in print! Four in the series, with an accompanying journal page to track your thoughts and success!

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Often times when a person is stuck in a rut, it is a result of chronic procrastination. I admit that there are times when I will procrastinate a task or a goal. I tell myself it is for the greater good, or that it isn’t as important on my list of priorities. But, overall – I wouldn’t classify myself as a chronic procrastinator, even when I was in school and had to turn in a project.

How about you? It is time for you to let go of procrastinating! Did you realize that procrastination is fear based? It mostly signifies a fear of failure… or laziness! Of course you don’t want to fail, nobody does! So, because we are so afraid to fail, some of us merely procrastinate. It is quite possible that you might just fear success and happiness.

Hockey great Wayne Gretzky said, “Procrastination is one of the most common and deadliest of diseases and its toll on success and happiness is heavy.” 
If you are a procrastinator, it is time to let it go. Make small and simple steps toward your goals by acting on them. Begin one step at a time. Put actions together by making a very important appointment with yourself to begin!

All you have is now!

Kelly Orchard's Apple A Day is available in print! Four in the series, with an accompanying journal page to track your thoughts and success!

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Letting go is almost a cliché today. But, letting go doesn’t mean you are giving up, and it definitely does not mean that you are lazy or looking for a way out! Letting go might not be fun, but it will help you feel courageous and help you move forward!

Let’s explore ways of letting go over the next bunch of apples! We’ll start by letting go of procrastination, going to extremes, clinging on to things that have no value, complaining, being too busy with multi-tasking, trying to control others and comparing ourselves.

Letting go isn’t always easy. There are times we must let go of dreams that will just never be. When does that happen and become necessary to our well-being? When a dream we hang on to prevents us from growth, it keeps us stuck.

What is a dream you had that has not been achieved? Oftentimes, it is a dream that is not in our control; like winning the lottery; being a famous actor or rock star; making somebody come back into our lives.

Letting go is not the same as giving up. There are occasions when letting something go is the healthiest decision you ever made!

Kelly Orchard's Apple A Day is available in print! Four in the series, with an accompanying journal page to track your thoughts and success!

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How to Be Extraordinary
Kelly Orchard's Apple A Day is available in books too, with journal pages for you to write your thoughts. Click here to consider purchasing your copy or copies today!
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How to Be Extraordinary
Kelly Orchard's Apple A Day is available in books too, with journal pages for you to write your thoughts. Click here to consider purchasing your copy or copies today!
https://kellyorchard.com/apple-a-day-books/

How to Be Extraordinary
Kelly Orchard's Apple A Day is available in books too, with journal pages for you to write your thoughts. Click here to consider purchasing your copy or copies today!
https://kellyorchard.com/apple-a-day-books/

How do you present yourself to others? Do your actions match the image you wish to portray? What are the keys to being extraordinary?

Kelly Orchard's Apple A Day is available in books too, with journal pages for you to write your thoughts. Click here to consider purchasing your copy or copies today!
https://kellyorchard.com/apple-a-day-books/