Healing and Hypnotherapy Volume 5, Issue -3, 1 September 2020 | Page 31

partners, friends or family members. But believing that you can change someone is
a false hope. Another person can only change if they first decide to change. And this
decision has to authentically and sincerely come from them. Realising this can help
you practice letting go.
Letting Go of Frustration and Impatience
31. Explore what you’re trying to control
Frustration is often the result of trying to control something that is beyond your
power. What are you trying to control outside of yourself?
32. What expectations aren’t being met?
Expectations create immense amounts of frustration and impatience. What are your
expectations, how realistic are they, and how are they causing you to suffer?
33. Simplify your life
Holding onto expectations and beliefs about how life should be are often
compounded by a busy and frantic life. What can you do to release the craziness of
your life? For instance, you might like to reduce your number of work or social
commitments, stop using social media so much or even adopt a minimalist lifestyle.
34. Let go of letting go
Are you frustrated that you just can’t seem to let go? Ironically, this is a great
source of inner tension. Like any concept or idea in life, please hold this notion
gently with compassion for yourself. Surrender takes time. Sometimes, letting go of
letting go actually helps you to, well, let go! Give yourself space and permit
mistakes. It’s all OK, really.
Letting Go of Depression and Grief
35. Identify mental distortions
What types of thoughts are dominating your brain? In my article about how to
overcome anxiety and depression I explore twelve of the most common distortions,
e.g. mind reading, fortune telling, self-dismissal, catastrophizing, and many others.
Please check the article out. (https://lonerwolf.com/anxiety-and-depression/)
36. Be self-compassionate