When we do not like a situation we are in or when we want to change how we feel, it is easy to be more controlling and demanding with ourselves and with those around us. I know for me, I become bossy and not very pleasant to be around. I forget that I have no control over other people’s decisions or actions or over my own circumstances.

Trusting and letting go are great ways to free ourselves from the burden of trying to control people, places and things. However, they are scary because we’re surrendering. But isn’t that liberating too? Maybe that is exactly what we need in that moment.

Here are five things we can let go of today for a happier, calmer life (or at least, week ;)