2016 Is Approaching; Have You Figured Out Who You’re Leaving Behind?

The clock is ticking, time is winding down and before you know it, it’ll be the year 2016. Who will you be bringing with you into the New Year? 

Fact – Everyone deserves a second chance. Well, most people, anyway. But does that mean that everyone deserves to be in your life? Not quite. Sometimes, for your own sanity, you have to let people go. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with that. 

There was a point in my life where my entire atmosphere was negative and I couldn’t figure out why. Come to find out, it was due to certain people that I had around me. Their presence, their vibe, it was sucking the sunshine out of my universe. Had a boyfriend who brought nothing but negative energy around, had a friend who was only using me for her own personal gain. All of that rubbed off on me.

What many fail to realize is that just the sheer presence of certain people in your life can bring about negativity. They don’t have to physically do anything or say anything, their aura is a black cloud and your aura can tell. Because they’ve attracted so much negativity to themselves, everything about them is negative. They’re just made up of bad luck and skin. Have you ever found yourself always getting into trouble because of “that friend?” How about the boyfriend that always leaves you sad and broken? Isn’t it time you do what’s best for you and cut them loose?

I get it, no one wants to say goodbye to a friend, family member or lover, and it’s certainly not an easy task to do. The first thing you must understand is that you are no good to anyone when you are miserable. Do you have children? A job? Have you realized how unproductive you are when you are in a funk? You mind is so busy on other things that you can’t even take care of home properly. It’s not good for you mentally, financially or physically. 

The key to evolving, become a better you, is letting go of dead weight. The same way we toss out old clothes to make room in our closet, is the same way we should lose those who do not contribute positivity in our lives. Prince Donnell, a motivational speaker I found on Instagram, said “a vital key to evolving in life is letting go — and letting go is coming to the realization that some people are a part of your history, but were never supposed to be a part of your destiny.” I wholeheartedly believe this. Some people were put in your life with the sole purpose of teaching you what you DON’T want. They were put in your life as a lesson. They are not meant to be part of your future. Take heed to life’s lessons. 

So as you approach 2016, it’s time to ditch the excess weight and let go of life’s baggage — even if they happen to be the people in your life. If you feel that someone constantly has a negative outlook on life, is always bringing negativity in your life, or brings no real value to your friendship, it’s okay to cut them off and not feel any guilt about it. 

Understand though, not everyone will have someone that they need to leave in 2015. There are many people who are fortunate enough to have the right support system and they should hold on to that as tightly as they can. If your friends, family and loved ones are the ones meant to remain in your life; keep them there.