Forgiving the past is an essential step in improving overall wellness. By understanding what forgiveness is and why it matters and going through the steps of forgiveness, you can release negative emotions and move forward, transforming your life and helping you move in a positive direction. 

The Power of Forgiveness

Forgiveness is powerful because it allows us to let go of negative emotions that can hold us back from living our best lives. By forgiving, we release ourselves from the emotional burden of the past and create space for positivity and growth. When you let go of things that no longer serve you, you create space for new opportunities and experiences. Think of it like cleaning out your closet or decluttering your home.

Why is Forgiving the Past Important?

Holding onto negative emotions from past events can significantly impact our mental and physical health. It can cause stress, anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues. Forgiving the past allows us to let go of these negative emotions and move forward positively. When we forgive, we release ourselves from the emotional burden that can weigh us down and prevent us from living our best lives.

Things to Forgive About Yourself and Others

Forgiveness is not just about letting go of grudges against others. It's also about forgiving ourselves for past mistakes and regrettable choices. Some things that you might forgive include:

• A mistake you made at work
• An argument with a friend or family member
• A personal failure
• A missed opportunity
• A past relationship

It's important to remember that forgiving doesn't mean forgetting. It also doesn't mean condoning what happened. Forgiveness is about releasing negative emotions and moving forward with a clean slate.

Starting a forgiveness exercise can seem daunting, but it can be a transformative experience. 

*Begin by setting aside some time in a quiet space to focus on the exercise fully. 

*Take a few deep breaths and remove any distractions or negative thoughts. 

*Then, visualise the person or situation that you need to forgive. 

*Consider their perspective and what led you/them to act as they did. 

*Acknowledge your emotions surrounding the event, but remind yourself that forgiveness is for your emotional well-being. 

*Finally, repeat a forgiveness mantra, such as "I forgive you, and I release this negativity from my life." 

With practice, forgiving will become easier, and you'll feel a sense of peace and freedom. 

Remember, seeking support from a wellness coach or therapist to guide you on your journey towards forgiveness and releasing negative emotions in a safe, supportive environment is okay.

Working with Me

As a wellness coach, I've seen how tough it can be for people to work through past events independently. I've found that everyone's journey towards forgiveness looks different.

I'm here to support your journey towards forgiveness and overall wellness. I'm here to help guide you through the process of forgiveness so you can move towards a brighter future. Our coaching sessions will be personalised to your individual needs, and we'll work together to create a plan that works for you.Together, we can go through the steps of forgiveness, customised to your individual needs, which may include:

• Understanding what forgiveness is and why it matters
• Becoming aware of your emotions about the event(s)
• Committing to forgiveness
• Considering the perspective of the other person
• Moving away from being a victim
• Practising empathy
• Embracing a life of forgiveness

Together, we can release the negative emotions associated with past events and move forward with a sense of peace and freedom.

Remember, forgiveness doesn't mean condoning what happened. It's about having a clean slate to write our future on.

If you're ready to close the door on the past and step into a brighter future, please click here to schedule a coaching session with me.