When it comes to cleaning out your body and going on a so called “cleanse,” most people tend to associate that with 14-day detoxes, losing weight, clear skin and everything else physically speaking. However, sometimes a physical cleanse is not all that your body needs. Sometimes it's a psychological one. As my generation ages, starts college and becomes prepared for the referred to “real world” there comes a time where we need to let go of a lot of baggage. Obvious or not, there are a lot of things, people and parts of our life we do not need that we still hold onto, and refuse to let go of. This may be because of comfort reasons, because of emotional attachment or because of fear of change. However, whatever the reason is, it is time to move past that.

There came a time in my life where I realized I was not pursuing what I wanted to. I was working for the wrong reasons and doing multiple jobs I did not find myself happy with, last summer and this summer included, just for money. I realized very quickly that I was overworking myself and stressing myself out over jobs and tasks that had no impact on my future and were effecting me negatively. Last summer I quit a job that was decently paid to pursue my love of makeup artistry. Though the job is inconsistent and requires a lot of money and preparation to get started, I realized I was having a lot more fun and felt a lot more like myself. Now to be honest, this summer I did overwork myself with three jobs which I’ll never do again. I have never been more stressed out than I have been this summer and am well aware a change needs to be made. I was focused on the money. I realized I really cannot do that to myself anymore. I need to give myself the time and the pleasurability to do what I enjoy and to prosper further in a field that's going to help me with my future rather than get me by just for right now. Do not be afraid to do the same. Please do not let a job hold you back just because of money. Money is not the end all. Money is physical and not important. Your happiness is. Do what makes you happy.

Going into college I also realized who would be there for me and who would not. Who was holding me back, and who was pushing me to watch me shine. And just like there are breakups with boyfriends and girlfriends, there comes a time where I needed to breakup with some other people in my life who just were not right for my life anymore. This may be the hardest part of cleansing your life. When you read this, I’m sure a particular person, or particular people may come to mind. Who do you want in your life going forward, but more importantly who do you need? There’s some friendships and relationships you will find yourself battling for day in and day out. But sometimes you just have to let go. Just because you let go does not mean you do not love the person dearly. It just means its what is best for you and best for them. Sometimes it may seem horrible, but just remember you will be better off in the end. This goes for the opposite. Who in your life do you know you need who is not exactly around now? Make room for them. Sometimes you just have to clean out the old to make way for the new.

In no way am I claiming that dropping everything you have in your life is an instant fix to make you happy. Happiness is a relative term and in no means is this the end all to bring happiness to you for the rest of your life. There are multiple points in one's life where a self cleanse is needed. And it is up to you to figure that out. Just remember though that when you are unhappy and you know in your heart you need to make a change. Do not be afraid to. That is not how you flourish. You flourish through creating your own unique path and powering through it. Sometimes there's just people and things in the path that will keep you off track. Don’t be afraid to push them out of the way. It is your path, it is your happiness, and it is your cleanse. Take charge and watch your world change.