Weekly Happiness Note February 20, 2025
How to Use the Art of Detachment to Stop Taking Things Personally
"Your worth is not up for grabs—not by anyone but you."
Happy Thursday,
I hope this week’s note finds you well. How often do we let others define our value? How many times have we taken words, actions, or opinions to heart, allowing them to shape how we see ourselves? This week’s Happiness Note is about stepping into your power—learning to detach, rewrite the inner narrative, and rise above the noise. When you stop taking things personally, you reclaim your peace. Let’s dive into how you can embrace the truth that your worth is yours alone—by remembering the good, feeling your best, and resetting as needed.
This week’s topic and inspiration come from the article: “How to Use the Art of Detachment to Stop Taking Things Personally.”
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Remember the Good
Your worth is not up for grabs—not by anyone but you. It’s easy to let others define us, especially when we seek belonging, but true self-worth is an inside job. When you detach from the need for external validation, you give yourself the gift of seeing your own light.
Tip for remembering the good: Remember, the opinions of others are often reflections of their own struggles, not a measure of your value. Honor who you are by protecting your wild heart.
Feel Your Best
Taking things personally can feel like second nature, but there’s freedom in questioning the stories you tell yourself. When triggered, pause and ask: Is this true? Often, the inner critic distorts reality, making you believe you're under attack. Instead, narrate your story with kindness.
Tip to feel your best: If a thought leaves you feeling uneasy, reframe it. Speak to yourself with the same compassion you would a dear friend. When you choose thoughts that lift you up, you step into your power.
Reset As Needed
Not everything deserves your energy. The next time you feel pulled into chaos, take a step back. Instead of reacting, choose to rise above. Detachment doesn’t mean indifference—it means prioritizing peace over drama.
Tip for a reset: Be curious about your emotions, learn from them, and then let go of what no longer serves you. You are the narrator of your own life, and you get to choose a story that brings you joy.
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Planning for Next Week📝:
Use the framework below to plan your upcoming week: February 24th - March 2nd.
Some people like to map out their forthcoming week on Friday to ease into the weekend, knowing they are ready to hit the road running on Monday. Others (like myself) have a Sunday planning ritual. Do what works best for you. Over the years, in supporting many people in their planning and goal-setting, it seems to work best to pick a day of the week that’s easy to stick to so that your weekly planning becomes a habit and ritual.
What are your wins? Before you organize the upcoming week, “February 24th - March 2nd”, reflect on the week you are wrapping up. What are your wins (big or small)? What is something you are grateful for? What have you learned about yourself this week? Record your reflections in your journal or the Notes section of the Planner Printout. Feel free to comment below (others in this community will also be able to see your comment) or hit reply to this note and share directly with me.
Planner PDF printout: This printout is from the ‘Fall in Love with Your Life, Seasonal Planner’ and will give you the framework and planning system to help you organize your upcoming week: February 24th - March 2nd. Click here to access. You will need to enter a password to open the PDF. It’s in all caps: FILWYL
Accountability: If you’d like an accountability check-in to support you in making the weekly planning ritual a regular habit, just hit reply to this email after you’ve organized your week and let me know you’re organized and complete. Feel free to share your weekly intention/power word. I’m always happy to be the check-in support and would love to celebrate your wins.
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Priorities: What are your top three priorities for the upcoming week? What are some of the daily ways you will prioritize yourself? Remember to balance your energy output with energy input. Think: What has been energizing me lately? What has been draining my energy?
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