37 Things to Let Go of Right Now
There are plenty of things people say you should start doing to help improve yourself, but there are a few habits you should let go of as well. Make this year your best year yet by letting go of thoughts and actions that can bring you down, and instead begin habits that will make you happier. Read on for ideas!
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![Worrying about what has happened in the past.](https://media1.popsugar-assets.com/files/thumbor/v_13zymuMSMn0RUb3_l4yEDWV5M=/fit-in/792x528/top/filters:format_auto():upscale()/2016/12/28/728/n/1922441/8330f99297ed675c_StockSnap_PVED7DOHYD.jpg)
Worrying about what has happened in the past.
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![The need to be in control of everything.](https://media1.popsugar-assets.com/files/thumbor/-D31yj2LEfo7Md_enr-y_0t1w94=/fit-in/792x528/top/filters:format_auto():upscale()/2016/12/28/764/n/1922441/c9c2215837a550e7_StockSnap_L3TSJ2K4IN.jpg)
The need to be in control of everything.
03
![The idea of a “perfect life.”](https://media1.popsugar-assets.com/files/thumbor/7Ic6tGDzBC2i9ClJ70evFdLzovg=/fit-in/792x528/top/filters:format_auto():upscale()/2016/12/28/867/n/1922441/4d3e7288046e02d9_StockSnap_LGWHASTK55.jpg)
The idea of a “perfect life.”
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![Fear of the unknown.](https://media1.popsugar-assets.com/files/thumbor/_1irKtfBZg4hiFByOPF59rRl39Y=/fit-in/792x528/top/filters:format_auto():upscale()/2016/12/28/771/n/1922441/e52eb56b5863f6f2650460.72446898_StockSnap_G1IA7TG5AK.jpg)
Fear of the unknown.
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![Unhealthy relationships.](https://media1.popsugar-assets.com/files/thumbor/J1i1w4B-0eRWI0oLlB_sD_dPsSE=/fit-in/792x422/top/filters:format_auto():upscale()/2016/12/28/760/n/1922441/5053e5ebc65a51ff_StockSnap_O8MVSK0FEU.jpg)
Unhealthy relationships.
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![Worrying about things you can't change.](https://media1.popsugar-assets.com/files/thumbor/gYFxB59GSekCOxIa0uJdQHkZpLQ=/fit-in/792x528/top/filters:format_auto():upscale()/2016/12/28/764/n/1922441/f321d4ecd4f71fdc_StockSnap_SQY6BZBEIX.jpg)
Worrying about things you can't change.
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![Clothing you haven't worn in over a year.](https://media1.popsugar-assets.com/files/thumbor/GgxtQtICNDK5-k_nezVMB-JQm1U=/fit-in/792x478/top/filters:format_auto():upscale()/2016/12/28/855/n/1922441/860c890970ad3e8b_SHOT_23_Denim_Category_0007.jpg)
Clothing you haven't worn in over a year.
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![A job you hate.](https://media1.popsugar-assets.com/files/thumbor/MTw2JC2fyhW6v65hze-5EMDwBeY=/fit-in/792x528/top/filters:format_auto():upscale()/2016/12/28/827/n/1922441/f318fab6ab94803f_StockSnap_4PB4KSMS44.jpg)
A job you hate.
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![Overscheduling your life.](https://media1.popsugar-assets.com/files/thumbor/AKaeXD0EFZdwmTMLkqfioJUXrQY=/fit-in/792x792/filters:format_auto():upscale()/ps-image-unavailable.png)
Overscheduling your life.
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![Comparing yourself to other people.](https://media1.popsugar-assets.com/files/thumbor/UsH9gt2aM4X6KvnDIOh_fChWS8Y=/fit-in/792x528/top/filters:format_auto():upscale()/2016/12/28/806/n/1922441/4ce6b784e4cd2804_StockSnap_DXRH9OFMT4.jpg)
Comparing yourself to other people.
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![Placing your partner on an unrealistic pedestal.](https://media1.popsugar-assets.com/files/thumbor/aFcoFQnNmk1eNacQmQiu5ST30Vc=/fit-in/792x528/top/filters:format_auto():upscale()/2016/12/28/759/n/1922441/7a44d761744f3d80_StockSnap_QSSXOMP5MG.jpg)
Placing your partner on an unrealistic pedestal.
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![Going small when you can go BIG.](https://media1.popsugar-assets.com/files/thumbor/6QRSkmYNBi9tv8JGbSx7FrubwUg=/fit-in/792x594/top/filters:format_auto():upscale()/2016/12/28/806/n/1922441/1b096185c922776e_StockSnap_X5IYW8HCRZ.jpg)
Going small when you can go BIG.
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![Your insecurities.](https://media1.popsugar-assets.com/files/thumbor/_0e_FDRtHgq6lrzYBMEIRpOnqiM=/fit-in/792x446/top/filters:format_auto():upscale()/2016/12/28/764/n/1922441/f5b84498820aec7b_StockSnap_08OEF2E7BG.jpg)
Your insecurities.
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![A negative body image.](https://media1.popsugar-assets.com/files/thumbor/FIRFxJ8pCH5rk2w1XgF8M8EDXsU=/fit-in/792x528/top/filters:format_auto():upscale()/2016/12/28/764/n/1922441/d5bd6c94b46b87ec_StockSnap_2RGFBKAOYB.jpg)
A negative body image.
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![Fear of failure.](https://media1.popsugar-assets.com/files/thumbor/rd7lX3D62zDYoL4tqllB4OrZzis=/fit-in/792x528/top/filters:format_auto():upscale()/2016/12/28/811/n/1922441/b8eb8cc26da425b9_StockSnap_5TCGRN12WA.jpg)
Fear of failure.
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![Clutter in your home.](https://media1.popsugar-assets.com/files/thumbor/H-PlpqWh5mbLUb6ArOr2tlpTscE=/fit-in/792x1188/filters:format_auto():upscale()/2016/12/28/831/n/1922441/acac819cc2d69fb8_PS17_0001_GetFit_CleanEating_Broll_4456.jpg)
Clutter in your home.
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![Procrastinating on important things.](https://media1.popsugar-assets.com/files/thumbor/aTztY0N1TXuS-qOi_u3OwXwLDOo=/fit-in/792x528/top/filters:format_auto():upscale()/2016/12/28/844/n/1922441/4f03c7e208a3c61d_PS17_0001_GetFit_CleanEating_Broll_5075.jpg)
Procrastinating on important things.
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![Overspending.](https://media1.popsugar-assets.com/files/thumbor/1K6YauRy-OTORO6tQvA16M5PGMI=/fit-in/792x528/top/filters:format_auto():upscale()/2016/12/28/812/n/1922441/1a9a69f21e1a5c09_StockSnap_J04BJ1VCGK.jpg)
Overspending.
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![Your pride.](https://media1.popsugar-assets.com/files/thumbor/PIajlPjdtY72T3RnowPrYz9wmZc=/fit-in/792x528/top/filters:format_auto():upscale()/2016/12/28/867/n/1922441/40de9bf79a44abe3_StockSnap_CQCSWILE04.jpg)
Your pride.
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![Worrying what others think of you.](https://media1.popsugar-assets.com/files/thumbor/khX9oMdrnl3hLthBvRqAG1PRxVA=/fit-in/792x528/top/filters:format_auto():upscale()/2016/12/28/760/n/1922441/c2081da923859683_StockSnap_2VSJN63ZSQ.jpg)
Worrying what others think of you.
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![Excuses.](https://media1.popsugar-assets.com/files/thumbor/8hKtG5jVhmDR2GP7K6MSPi2PF8s=/fit-in/792x528/top/filters:format_auto():upscale()/2016/12/28/764/n/1922441/2fd5f468ed7d6ea9_StockSnap_WREB6MGS37.jpg)
Excuses.
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![Your dependency on social media.](https://media1.popsugar-assets.com/files/thumbor/GllsxJiFrI6V7oI3JTXVrFwu51s=/fit-in/792x528/top/filters:format_auto():upscale()/2016/12/28/811/n/1922441/058bb0cf20cddd43_StockSnap_ROH7VKEXXA.jpg)
Your dependency on social media.
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![Your comfort zone.](https://media1.popsugar-assets.com/files/thumbor/4EMH2SJb87wAgXu1dJJ--MRMcDM=/fit-in/792x528/top/filters:format_auto():upscale()/2016/12/28/811/n/1922441/ec1c08ba6f75825d_StockSnap_LF8MJPMPBX.jpg)
Your comfort zone.
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![Failing to care for your physical health.](https://media1.popsugar-assets.com/files/thumbor/z2-wQ9AIQSBTxj11hIIqAcdnFtY=/fit-in/792x528/top/filters:format_auto():upscale()/2016/12/28/822/n/1922441/3dff7e23586407deb5acd9.76373764_StockSnap_46BMYP2BDJ_1_.jpg)
Failing to care for your physical health.
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![Grudges.](https://media1.popsugar-assets.com/files/thumbor/7il7-jWlvbvtWlXXXbt6lascRsk=/fit-in/792x445/top/filters:format_auto():upscale()/2016/12/28/811/n/1922441/b6d59f28ab86583c_StockSnap_E1LGSK5U24.jpg)
Grudges.
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![Lazy habits that are holding you back.](https://media1.popsugar-assets.com/files/thumbor/UeOWI5qtCBqotDDzUHi2H-2DCgI=/fit-in/792x525/top/filters:format_auto():upscale()/2016/12/28/868/n/1922441/680d6f96e0d7c379_StockSnap_83YJOH3YZS.jpg)
Lazy habits that are holding you back.
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![Past debts.](https://media1.popsugar-assets.com/files/thumbor/GyjBP5ClNoxKqwqk4WXZ4-9Rd8E=/fit-in/792x528/top/filters:format_auto():upscale()/2016/12/28/812/n/1922441/1dc957474d4b71a9_StockSnap_ZOM5QYEIMV.jpg)
Past debts.
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![The belief that the "grass is always greener."](https://media1.popsugar-assets.com/files/thumbor/dd01Adi8UQPGqhHE1TYGWf8Ss2U=/fit-in/792x528/top/filters:format_auto():upscale()/2016/12/28/823/n/1922441/2f77f70d03ea9e59_StockSnap_50OUBF7SSN.jpg)
The belief that the "grass is always greener."
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![Gossip.](https://media1.popsugar-assets.com/files/thumbor/CcXxL9k-Zg5z24iByWlTiBtHCFc=/fit-in/792x518/top/filters:format_auto():upscale()/2016/12/28/836/n/1922441/33647d91d5bf899b_PS16_0401_Lifestyle_01_107.jpg)
Gossip.
30
![Guilt and anger over past events.](https://media1.popsugar-assets.com/files/thumbor/69VKdj1kcXDJKzpot1vamISjLUQ=/fit-in/792x528/top/filters:format_auto():upscale()/2016/12/28/844/n/1922441/28d875ce35c4cf4d_StockSnap_HBADQGV4GP.jpg)
Guilt and anger over past events.
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![Any possessions that don’t bring you joy.](https://media1.popsugar-assets.com/files/thumbor/cklEE0Dn1k3nm14X-DD9Ag_7rF8=/fit-in/792x528/top/filters:format_auto():upscale()/2016/12/28/849/n/1922441/49a046ab79738098_StockSnap_N7FUTW0RY5.jpg)
Any possessions that don’t bring you joy.
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![Unrealistic expectations.](https://media1.popsugar-assets.com/files/thumbor/T6dxl1UZkoy7imA4pBizAqpBDfc=/fit-in/792x528/top/filters:format_auto():upscale()/2016/12/28/850/n/1922441/fa33951b11fcaf05_StockSnap_Y42E6DU0QV.jpg)
Unrealistic expectations.
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![Trying to make everyone happy.](https://media1.popsugar-assets.com/files/thumbor/sYSlM1owl5Fox-pOO_7GD3o5HhM=/fit-in/792x528/top/filters:format_auto():upscale()/2016/12/28/851/n/1922441/511aeb98df4db16c_StockSnap_V74C8TFBHE.jpg)
Trying to make everyone happy.
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![Old things you can donate or sell for cash.](https://media1.popsugar-assets.com/files/thumbor/_lsJDmhRDhocYTxgKufoK9-3y7c=/fit-in/792x528/top/filters:format_auto():upscale()/2016/12/28/859/n/1922441/050937bdca675765_PS16_0401_Fashion_044.jpg)
Old things you can donate or sell for cash.
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![Overindulging in unhealthy habits.](https://media1.popsugar-assets.com/files/thumbor/yS_2gHEwc736pPxirhATLYQvCSI=/fit-in/792x528/top/filters:format_auto():upscale()/2016/12/28/867/n/1922441/24b6be746ca8bdbb_StockSnap_S5UT5T2IE3.jpg)
Overindulging in unhealthy habits.
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![Jealousy.](https://media1.popsugar-assets.com/files/thumbor/gPa8hBE1K4JeM8vn9Th6dHJQkoc=/fit-in/792x526/top/filters:format_auto():upscale()/2016/12/28/866/n/1922441/c722596160973467_StockSnap_FF8PWKPTIL.jpg)
Jealousy.
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![Anyone and anything that doesn't make you happy.](https://media1.popsugar-assets.com/files/thumbor/istOspPjfHoGVJ-SSKJEoW4ekfM=/fit-in/792x528/top/filters:format_auto():upscale()/2016/12/28/882/n/1922441/4a99f9cc58641c2a70b1b4.47619397_a1d85f119249959a_StockSnap_FGQJW88VRC.jpg)
Anyone and anything that doesn't make you happy.
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