Freeing Yourself of Tolerations
What are you tolerating in life? Those little annoyances or unresolved issues that we choose to ignore or sweep under the rug. Toleration is defined as the act of accepting or enduring something that you find disagreeable, unpleasant or contrary to your beliefs, principles or preferences. Whether it's the disorganized closet, cluttered workspace, or toxic relationships, any toleration can subtly drain our energy and hinder our path toward fulfillment.
During my life, I spent a lot of energy tolerating. Making excuses, discounting negative or selfish behavior around me, ignoring the unneeded things in my life and convincing myself that none of this was worth confronting.
When I knew I needed a change in my life, I began with the things I was tolerating in my home. I went through every nook and cranny deciding what to eliminate and I ended up throwing or giving away more than half the things I was holding onto. Items that I had assigned some arbitrary sentimental value to cluttered my existence. This process consumed my time for weeks as I reorganized everything. I became so energized by tackling this toleration that I took it to the next level and replaced most of my furniture. Once it was done, it felt like my life brightened and a burden was lifted. It was so freeing.
As I continued on this journey, I took stock of the relationships in my life. Were they supporting and energizing me or draining my emotional energy without giving back? It became evident that I had fallen into an unhealthy pattern of attracting people who took way more than they ever gave me. With this new clarity, I decided to stop tolerating the imbalance and set some stronger boundaries. As I stepped away from those unhealthy relationships, I found that I created space for healthier friendships to grow and a positive shift began to take place in my life.
The progress wasn't always smooth. It required confronting uncomfortable truths but the freedom I experienced was worth every moment of introspection and action. In life, we often don’t acknowledge the cumulative impact of the things we tolerate. These tolerations, large or small, can weigh heavily on our well-being, affecting our mood, productivity, and relationships. Identifying and addressing them can be the key to unlocking a more joyful and fulfilling life.
So, take a moment to ask yourself: What are you tolerating? What are you ignoring or avoiding? Embrace the power of eliminating tolerations and watch as your journey becomes smoother, your mind clearer, and your heart lighter. Free yourself, one toleration at a time and savor the liberating sense of empowerment that follows.
If you are curious to learn more, I invite you to reach out and connect with me. Together, we can identify the tolerations in your life and develop a plan for eliminating them. The first step begins with a simple decision to explore the opportunity.
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