We shouldn’t work 7-days a week and neglect our needs. And, if you’re raising a family or caregiving an elderly parent or anything in between, it is important for you to let go of neglecting your own needs!

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’.

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!

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.

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!

Take action today on living your own extraordinary life. Review the extraordinary series and choose to take those small and simple steps. And another. And then another.

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!

https://kellyorchard.com/apple-a-day-books/

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!

https://kellyorchard.com/apple-a-day-books/

“If only I could win the lottery, I’d do something good with the money like give it to the needy!” “When my career takes off and I’m making a good living, I’ll volunteer for something and give back.

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!

https://kellyorchard.com/apple-a-day-books/

What if you had extraordinary humbleness? People often consider that to be humble or show humility means to be weak and ineffective. However, most of us appreciate and value a humble attitude from others when it is sincere. 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!

https://kellyorchard.com/apple-a-day-books/