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Let Go Of That Musty Pizza Shop

Sometimes, the crust gets thicker than we expect it, so maybe it's time for a change.

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Letting go is probably one of the hardest aspects of life that everyone must go through. It sucks, without a doubt- but by the end of this read, I hope you remember these words during any situation, whatever it may be, where you may find yourself making the decision to let go.

So why is it so hard to let go? Well, it's actually really simple to understand when put into perspective. We are comfortable with the 'problem' that we are maintaining because it defines us or is associated with us. Mistakes, whether it is ours or someone else's, tend to be repeated in our heads as it is natural to wonder why and how we made them in order to better ourselves. Everyone wants to be the best version of themselves, but clinging onto our issues will not solve anything since the process towards a solution has been impeded.
Letting go is (most of the time) the best decision to do as it allows us to expand ourselves. It is most definitely an emotional procedure with beneficial results in the long term. If you are considering letting go of something, it is okay to take your time with your decision because it may not be the ideal scenario to force yourself to undergo, such as a breakup. However, I promise you that even though it may sting, a weight will be taken off your shoulders. It may take you days, months, maybe (hopefully not) even years to build up the courage to break off something.

I remember how hard it was for me to quit a job that I despised as it took me weeks to finally propel myself to break the news to my boss. The longer I was to wait, the more stress would have built upon me. Although I was positive in my feelings over the job as it was not a pleasant environment to be apart of, it remained difficult to leave my position as a phone girl who stood for four hours straight in a gross pizza place with the phone constantly ringing of petty customers. I felt a sense of responsibility as I filled in a challenging role that most people would not enjoy doing. I did not want to let my team down because I knew they needed me. I did not want to upset anyone as it is human nature to please those we encounter. In the end, I knew I had to ‘just do it’ and quit.

The experience is valuable to me as it has taught me to be conscientious of both myself and others while facing the reality and understand that sometimes things are not meant to be at that moment in time. Perhaps one day I may need the pizza place more than they need me, but during that moment, I had to let go because who knows what could have happened, I was about to explode. Filling your plate with unnecessary stress is not worth it as it may hinder the other niches you must complete or yourself as it is unhealthy. I had so much more going for me than the pressures I faced in that pizza shop as I was busy with schoolwork, college prep, and more. Quitting my job was one of the best decisions I have ever made as I was tired of being unhappy and stressed out from it. The job was not worth sacrificing my own happiness and well-being.

Do what makes YOU happy. You are accountable for your own happiness, so if something is upsetting you, do something about it. You have to let go of the negatives that are a part of your life as it will not get better until YOU make the change. Letting go will always bring you something in return: happiness. It may not seem so immediately after the release, but there was a reason why you thought about doing it in the first place, so giving it up (whatever it may be) will be for the better in the end. Letting go is not the end of something, it is simply a new beginning.Letting go, probably one of the hardest aspects of life that everyone must go through. It sucks, without a doubt- but by the end of this read, I hope you remember these words during any situation, whatever it may be, where you may find yourself making the decision to let go.

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