Some habits, including practicing mindfulness and creating physical distance, can help you let go of an emotionally painful experience. Talking with a mental health professional can also help. It’s a ...

Recently, I woke to the blaring noise of our downstairs TV. My husband had been watching it the night before and had accidentally left it on “pause” rather than “off.” The sudden blast was startling ...

In the grand scheme of therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is new on the scene. Often mistaken for coming from the Buddhist tradition, ACT is actually based on the modern science of ...

Letting go is easier said than done; however, once you accomplish it, you can free yourself from the burden of holding onto what hurts you. Whether you're finally free from that bad relationship that ...

In the distant (or not-so-distant) past, someone hurt you. Maybe they made fun of your favorite outfit, (metaphorically) threw you under the bus at work, or bullied you at school. Years may have ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Karin Eldor covers entrepreneurs and leaders in fashion & lifestyle. This is your year to let go and leave behind what's no longer ...