How Letting Go Saved My Sanity: 10 Things I Stopped Chasing In Life

There was a time when being busy made me feel important. I packed my days with tasks, social events, and constant connection. I believed that was how life was supposed to be: fast paced, full, always “on.”

But beneath the surface, I felt drained, overwhelmed, and distant from myself. There was no dramatic wake-up call. Just a quiet realization over time: peace doesn’t arrive on its own. You have to make space for it.

So I started letting go.

One by one, I released the habits, people, and beliefs that kept me in a constant state of noise. And what I found on the other side was clarity, calm, and a new kind of joy.

Here are the 10 things I let go of to live a more peaceful life, and what each one taught me.

1. Constant Digital Distraction

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Seven years ago, I said goodbye to Instagram, Facebook, and Snapchat. At first, I kept reaching for my phone anytime I had a spare moment. Scrolling felt like rest, but it was actually draining me.