4 Things That are OUT of My Life in 2024
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Did you catch all those "IN" and "OUT" trends on social media for 2024? Well, it's not just about fashion or lifestyle choices; it's time to apply the same principle to our lives.
Welcome back to this bonus episode of the “Embrace Your Real” podcast! Join me on this exciting journey of self-reflection and transformation as we bid farewell to some things that held us back in 2023, and make space for personal growth and happiness in 2024. Let's motivate and inspire each other to make 2024 a year of intentional living and genuine happiness.
What I discuss:
Holding onto resentment
Overworking
Fearing change
Clutter.
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Episode 44 - The Number One Reason Why You’re Unhappy
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Speaker 1: [00:00:00] Hey, hey, beautiful human. Can I steal five minutes of your time? I have something super important to share with you, but I promise I'll be really quick. You're listening to my weekly bonus episode of Embrace Your Real with me, Julie Ledbetter. I'm about to give you a quick tip for building your confidence, honoring your body, and unconditionally loving your authentic self. Stay tuned. If you're ready to embrace a real. Let's get it. Let's go. You. Hello and welcome back to another bonus episode on the Embrace Your Real Podcast.
Social Media Trends In and Out for 2024. Have you seen it? I'm sure you have. It's been all over social media. Whether it's TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, essentially everyone made a list of things that they were leaving behind for 2023 and things that they were bringing into 2024. Well, I know many of you guys started off the new year focusing on fitness goals. I think it's time that we also focus on some life goals. That is why this is the Embrace Your Real podcast. I talk about fitness, but I also talk about real life. Right? And so that's why in today's episode, I'm going to share with you four things that are out for my life heading into 2024. So four things that I'm leaving behind and left behind in 2023 so that they don't have to be taking up any time, any energy, any mental space in my brain for 2024. I hope that you use this as a list, maybe inspiration to apply it to your life or create your own out list.
But before we dive in, I want to share. This reveal comes from Bailey Granger. She said the Holy Spirit speaks directly to my heart through Julie. Whether I receive understanding the moment that I hear the episode or days later, I always get something. Thank you Julie for the practical advice and learning how to become self-disciplined. You have challenged my discipline both physically and spiritually and I am up for it. This will always be my favorite podcast just because I'm never not refreshed after listening. I love this so much.
Thank you so much Bailey for taking time out of your day to send this review in, and I'm so grateful that this podcast is helping you far beyond just your physical goals and in self-discipline. And that is just such a blessing. That is my hope and prayer, is that this podcast can go far beyond just the physical aspect because our lives, honestly, the most important parts of our lives are not physical. They have to do with mental and spiritual and so, so grateful for you.
All right, let's dive in to the four things that are out of my life in 2024. Number one, holding on to resentment. Holding on to grudges, fueling resentment. This is only going to drain you emotionally, mentally, physically. And ultimately this is going to hinder your journey towards a happier and more fulfilling life. Look at this. These negative emotions of resentment. They actually act as anchors, these heavy anchors that are constantly weighing you down and preventing you from moving forward. And so when you hang on to these grudges, you are essentially allowing past conflicts to hold you back in your present and your future. And these grudges are holding you back from living a better, more pure, more focused, more enjoyable life. It's weighing you down, it's holding you back, and it's doing nothing to serve your future.
There's a common misconception that forgiveness is a gift that we give others right, when in fact it is a powerful tool that we have available to us to elevate our own well-being. Choosing to forgive, we actually release ourselves from the weight of anger and resentment. So when we choose to forgive somebody else, selfishly, we're likely and and most importantly, we're doing it to release ourselves from that. Like, we don't have to hold on to that resentment. We don't have to hold on to that weight of anger anymore. It's like really a liberating act that frees up our mental and emotional space, which allows us to focus on more positive aspects of our life. And forgiveness doesn't mean that you're okay with what happened, but instead it just means that you've made the decision to let go of the pain and the anger associated to whatever has happened. So if you want to move forward towards where you want to be in your life, you have to let go of the things that are slowing you down. And oftentimes resentment and grudges are very much a part of that.
Number two, I am out of overworking. So 2024 we are not overworking. This year is all about work life balance. And just finding that, like, I don't know that I'll ever find it 100%, but really focusing and prioritizing on that I think is very, very important. Like society praises this hustle mindset and the more we hustle, the more we succeed. But I just don't think that that's true. I think that the more we hustle, the more we can tend to hate our lives or miss out on our lives. And we need to stop understating the significance of rest and relaxation. It is essential for both our physical and mental, as well as our spiritual well-being, and without our physical, spiritual or mental well-being. What do we have? Like? Here's what you need to know.
Prioritizing work life balance isn't an indicator that we're we're lazy or we're lacking dedication. It is a conscious choice to kind of safeguard your well-being, to nurture your relationships, to elevate your overall quality of life and ultimately put work in its proper position. I've talked about this before, but we implemented a Sabbath back in 2022 as when we first implemented it, and we really carried it through. So on Sundays, like we are not on social media, we are not doing any sort of work. I don't look at. Emails any of that. You know, there are days and there there are weeks where I'm tempted to, you know, it's right there on my phone. It's right there in front of me. But man, my life has been so much, it has been so enriched to know that I have a Sabbath. So for a full 24 hours, like I'm focused on my family. I'm focused on my my relationship with God, church activities that bring me joy. Oftentimes that's being outside, that's being with loved ones, that's just not thinking about work. And the cool thing that it's actually done is it has allowed me to work even harder the 5 to 6 days a week. Right?
So I don't necessarily work six days a week, but the other five days a week, I know that I'm going to be either taking Saturday and Sunday off or for sure taking Sunday off. So it allows me to be more focused in my work, and it also just puts work in its proper position. Like, I believe that there is a reason why, like God rested on the seventh day after creating this earth, and there is just so much power in slowing down and resting and recognizing the blessings and taking those things, and just taking a day to thank God for them and to celebrate them, and to spend time with them and be intentional, whether that's your relationships, whether that's your hobbies, whatever it is. And I think that there is such beauty in creating boundaries and setting those boundaries and then sticking to those boundaries and recognizing that this will allow you to not only prevent you from burnout in the future, but it will allow you to kind of have this weekly refocus where it's like, man, what were the good things that went on this week? Or what were the hard thing that's that went on this week and just kind of taking a look at our lives and taking a look at our work and constantly asking ourselves, like, is this bringing me joy? Is this bringing me closer to the woman that I want to become, and the gifts and talents that I believe that God has blessed me with? Like there are so many powerful things about the Sabbath, I will forever be a fan. I will forever tell women and encourage women to at least take one, if not multiple days a week off, to really prioritize the most important things in their life. And oftentimes that is not work. That is family and relationships and so many other things around you, your hobbies, the things that bring you pure joy.
Number three fearing change. Change is one of the scariest things, but it also is one of the most beautiful things. Like fear of change is a common emotion. You're not alone in this feeling. So many other humans go through this, although it's often times rooted in familiar, like the comfort of it being familiar and the anxiety that comes with the uncertainty. But it's so, so important to understand that change is an inevitable part of life. Whether we like it or not, life is always going to be changing in some way, shape or form. We're not created to go through the same season year after year after year after year. So instead of allowing change to be something that you fear, I really hope that you'll work it to be embraced and something to be looked at as an opportunity for growth and new experiences. Because when we resist change, we're inadvertently limiting our potential for personal and professional development as well as spiritual development.
There is so much beauty and so much spiritual growth that happens when we're in these changing seasons, and change can lead to transformation. It can lead to innovation. It can lead to a broader perspective. It can lead to wisdom and discernment and just lived experience that you'll be able to relate with others in the future. It really helps us to push us out of our comfort zones and challenge us to adapt, learn and evolve. So with change also comes uncertainty, like I mentioned. But when things are uncertain, opportunities become endless. Fearing change can hold us back from reaching our fullest potential, from living our happiest lives. So instead, I think that we should this year, we should view change as a powerful force that can lead us to where we're meant to be. So again, do not fear change. We are not fearing change in 2024. We are embracing it as the beauty that it is.
And lastly, number four what is out clutter? That is right. We want the mental and the physical clutter to be in 2023. It is not coming with us in 2024. If it's already crept into our lives in January of 2024, now is the time for you to say no more. Not for the remaining 11 months of 2024. Clutter is out. We need to break free from the more and more and more mentality, and stop allowing ourselves to think that we need X, Y, and Z in order to be happy. Break free from this mindset where we believe that the more that we acquire, the better our lives will become. Who? This is something that I struggle with, honestly. It's you know, you think you're going to be better when you live in a bigger house, you drive a nicer car, you get the closer you get to whatever it is that you're looking for it, the vacation. I mean, it can even be something as silly as you know I will. I know I'll be forever changed if I go on this vacation, and maybe that vacation will be life changing. But I also know that you don't have to have that in order for you to live a beautiful life. I think that we need a. Break free from this mentality because newsflash, this mindset can really lead to poor mental health. We are surrounded by all these things that we thought would make us happy, but yet we're still unhappy if you truly think about it.
So let's declutter. Let's get rid of the clutter and start to simplify our lives. When you declutter and simplify your surroundings, you're essentially creating a clear, more organized space that's not just visually appealing, right, and pleasing to the eye, but it's also better for us to get things done and relaxing and to get things done faster and more efficiently, which will lead you and leave you time for relaxation, for things that bring you true joy and happiness. And it's pretty therapeutic, honestly. So really getting rid of physical clutter and then also mental clutter. So like going through your stuff and deciding what is truly valuable and necessary can be very, very, very refreshing for a mental cleanse. And it's not just about, again, making more room in your physical space, but about clearing your mental space too. Which means that you can think clear, you can concentrate better, you can perform at a higher level without feeling like you have all these things in the back of your mind. And again, minimalism is not just about getting rid of stuff, but it's also about simplifying your life in general. It's about focusing on what truly matters to you, whether that is building more meaningful relationships, seeking out new experience, personal growth, spiritual growth. It's when you let go of all the extra distractions and commitments that just add stress. That's when you'll find that you're less stressed, you're more content, and you're overall happier.
So it's really about living with intention and embracing what truly brings you joy and fulfillment and saying goodbye to everything else. So let me quickly recap what I talked about in today's episode, four Things That are out in 2024. Number one, holding on to resentment. Number two overworking. Number three fearing change. And lastly, number four clutter. So I want to know what are you going to cut out this year. Take a screenshot of this episode. Put it in your stories. Tag me Julia Ledbetter. Tag me on Instagram. Embrace Your Real. We love hearing these things. I want to know what you're committing to cutting out this year so that we can celebrate you and get ideas from you. I mean, this is just one part of my list of the out. There's so many other things on here. I think that these are some of the most important things that I'm focusing on, which is why I chose to share them with you in today's episode. But I would love to hear what you're choosing to release. And again, if you didn't do this, and maybe you're bringing some of these things into 2024 and already have for the month of January, you still got 11 months left, baby. Let's get it. Let's go. It's time for you to declutter. It's time for you to remove the things that are not bringing you true joy, so that you can make room for the things that you want to truly have so that you can thrive in 2024. If you love this episode, I know you'll also love episode 44 the number one Reason Why You're Unhappy. This is kind of an OG episode, but, it's gotten a lot of love recently, and, I know that it's going to serve you in some way, shape or form, so I will link that in the show notes. If you have a friend, a coworker, someone in your life that you feel like would really benefit from this episode or this podcast in general, I just ask that you share it out with them. You can copy the link and send it to them in a text message. You can also screenshot this and post it up on your Instagram story. But that's all that I got for today's episode. I love you so much, I mean it, we'll talk to you next one for. You for.
All right sister, that's all I got for you today. But I have two things that I need you to do. First thing, if you are not already following me on the gram, be sure to do so. Julie A Ledbetter. Yes, it's with an A in the middle for that daily post workout real talk, healthy tips and tricks, and honest accountability to keep your mind and heart in check. The second thing, be sure to subscribe to Apple Podcasts to never miss an episode. Thank you so much for joining me. It means the absolute world, and I'm going to leave you with one last thought. The most beautiful women that I have met in my life are the ones who are completely confident and secure in being authentically themselves. Remember that beauty goes so much deeper than the surface, so go out there and embrace real because you're worth it if you're. [00:00:00][0.0]