Have you ever met someone who irritates you and no matter what you do, it’s always hovering on the periphery whenever you’re nearby? And then halfway through wishing they would go away, you realise they’re most likely a target for your pent-up frustration. And then you start to feel it and know that something has to give.

Step into my office (or blog).

Assuming my problem is your problem, I have selected some quotes that I find helpful when I need to destress and let things go.

1. Feel everything. Let go of everything. Or you will be held captive by everything. – Unknown
2. Sometimes you don’t feel the weight of something you’ve been carrying until you feel the weight of its release. – Unknown
3. The truth is, unless you let go, unless you forgive yourself, unless you forgive the situation, unless you realize that the situation is over, you cannot move forward.
   ― Steve Maraboli
4. Letting go means to come to the realization that some people are a part of your history, but not a part of your destiny.
   ― Steve Maraboli
5. There are times in life when people must know when not to let go. Balloons are designed to teach small children this.
   ― Terry Pratchett
6. I demolish my bridges behind me…then there is no choice but to move forward.
   – Fridtjof Nansen
7. Letting go is the willingness to change your beliefs in order to bring more peace and joy into your life instead of holding onto beliefs that bring pain and suffering.
   – Hal Tipper

…last but not least, remember that a problem cannot always be solved immediately. Sometimes you need to take a deep breath and take a small step forward, and then another step, etc. Do you have any quotes that provide a boost when you’re stressing out? Feel free to share below!