How can I use journaling to figure out what I need to let go of when everything feels heavy?

Try a short “purge and sort” entry. 1) Brain-dump for a few minutes—write everything that feels heavy without editing. 2) Mark each item D (drains me) or F (fuels me). 3) Next to each D, note C (within my control) or NC (not in my control). 4) Pick one C‑item and write one tiny release step (say no, postpone, ask for help, or set a boundary). 5) Close with a release statement: “Today I let go of __ because it doesn’t serve my values of __.” Repeat daily for a week to notice patterns. In the Stoic app, use your daily entry to keep a simple “Letting Go Log” so you can see what consistently drains you and how you respond.

I’m scared that dropping commitments will make me fall behind at work. How do I journal through that fear while honoring this quote?

Use a fear-to-fact entry: 1) Split the page into two columns: Fear Story vs. Verified Facts. Write both. 2) Do “Worst/Best/Most Likely” outcomes for dropping one small commitment. 3) Write a boundary script you could actually say (one or two sentences). 4) Choose a one-week experiment: remove one low-impact task and track stress, focus, and results. 5) Reflect at week’s end: Did letting go create more clarity or time? In Stoic, capture your experiment plan and a short daily note. This keeps the process intentional rather than all-or-nothing.

I feel creatively blocked—how can I use Stoic to ‘purge’ what’s in the way and reconnect with my true self?

Do a two-part session. Part 1: Purge—free-write everything cluttering your mind until you feel a bit lighter. End with a line: “I release __ for today.” Part 2: Reveal—answer three quick prompts: • What energizes me right now? • What small thing can I make badly but honestly today? • What would 20‑minute me start? Finish by naming the tiniest next step (one sketch, a rough outline, a 10‑line draft). Use Stoic for a brief daily practice: one purge paragraph, three reveal answers, one next step. Over a few days you’ll notice your voice getting clearer as the noise drops.

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Sometimes, you’ve got to let everything go—purge yourself. If you are unhappy with anything…whatever is bringing you down, get rid of it. Because you’ll find that when you’re free, your true creativity, your true self, comes out.

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May 23, 2025

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Tina Turner

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Sometimes, you’ve got to let everything go—purge yourself. If you are unhappy with anything…whatever is bringing you down, get rid of it. Because you’ll find that when you’re free, your true creativity, your true self, comes out.

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