Introduction
There are lots of things in life that make us happy, but sometimes, we just need to say goodbye to them. Whether it's a job (no matter how satisfying), an old friend, or even an old pet, when we've come to terms with the reality that they won't be around forever, we can move on and let go. Learning how to say goodbye helps us do that.
Saying goodbye is hard. In fact, it's one of the hardest things we can do in life. It takes practice and time to be able to say goodbye, but eventually you will get pretty good at it…if not for yourself then for others. Once you've learned how to say goodbye properly, you might want to give your friends and loved ones some advice on how they should say goodbye as well so they can avoid making the same mistakes we all make when saying goodbye.
6 tips to learning how to say Goodbye
Tip 1: Stop trying to figure it out
The first step to learning how to say goodbye is to stop trying. Stop trying to figure it out or make sense of it. The harder you try, the more confusing it becomes.
This is especially true in relationships. We want to see if our partner likes us or not, if they are interested in us or not, and if they are worth our time. We want to know whether we should continue with them or not...
Tip 2: Accept it
You may have heard the saying, “It’s not what you do, it’s how you do it.” Well, this is true in all aspects of life. When we say goodbye to someone, how we say goodbye shows a lot about how we feel about them and our feelings for them.
We all know how difficult it is to say goodbye, but being able to find the words and make that phone call can be just as difficult as saying goodbye in person. Here are some tips that will help take responsibility (accept it) when saying goodbye...
It may seem impossible now, but someday you will look back at this moment and be glad you said goodbye when you did.
Tip 3: You will never be the same
When you say goodbye to a person, it's easy to imagine that they'll be sorry to see you go. You can imagine that they'll miss you and want to see you again.
But that's not what happens...
Tip 4: Feel the feelings, however hard they are.
The hardest part about saying goodbye is actually feeling it. You can't just tell someone you love them, you have to feel the feelings, however hard they are. If you mean it and you want to go through with it, then go for it. If not, don't do it...
Tip 5: Don't rush yourself.
Don't rush yourself, it's not a race. Don't rush yourself, and you'll be OK.
The sooner you can get through this part of your life, the better off you'll be...
Tip 6: Turn toward the future.
The hardest part of saying goodbye is letting go of the past. It’s hard to let go, because the past was the best time of your life. You were happy, and you had a lot to be happy about. But you can’t stay in the past forever...
Takeaway for this week:
Be honest with yourself about why you are making this decision, and don't allow yourself to feel guilty about leaving. If you do feel guilty, let go of those feelings by reminding yourself of the possibilities that lies ahead.
Saying goodbye can be hard, but you're not alone in the work of healing. The key is to have no regrets in the end.
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