Breaking Free: How to Let Go of Expectations and Just BE
We’re all carrying something we didn’t ask for—expectations. Maybe it’s your family telling you to follow a certain path. Maybe it’s society whispering that you’re not enough unless you look or act a certain way.
For years, I tried to fit into these molds. I tried to be the perfect wife, the perfect mom, the perfect businesswoman. And you know what? It almost broke me. Two Divorces and tons of heartache later..
Letting go of these expectations felt terrifying, but it also set me free. Today, I want to share how you can break free, too.
The Weight of Expectations
Expectations can feel like a heavy backpack we’ve carried for years. But here’s the thing: most of those expectations don’t belong to us. They were handed to us by others—family, friends, society. And they’re keeping us from being who we really are.
Steps to Letting Go
Identify the “Shoulds”
Write down every “should” you feel weighing on you:“I should have a certain kind of career.”
“I should be a perfect mom.”
Then ask: Is this really mine, or is it someone else’s expectation?
Give Yourself Permission to Say No
It’s okay to let go of things that don’t serve you. Saying no isn’t selfish—it’s necessary for your growth.Replace the “Shoulds” with “Wants”
What do you want? Start dreaming again, even if it feels uncomfortable at first.
Letting go of expectations isn’t easy, but it’s the most liberating thing you can do. When you stop living for others and start living for yourself, the world opens up in ways you never imagined.
