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The Longer You Hold On, the Heavier Life Becomes

By Dr. Monica Nagpal, Ph.D · October 2026

We carry so much into our workspaces and daily lives:

  • Fear of failure or the unknown
  • Guilt over past mistakes
  • Pride that blocks us from asking for help
  • Regret over missed opportunities
  • Anger at things outside our control
  • Worry about tomorrow

In leadership, entrepreneurship, and personal growth, true strength isn’t about how much you can carry. It’s about knowing what to release.

When you stop trying to control the unchangeable, you finally free your hands to build what matters.

First shared on LinkedIn. Read more on emotions in Let It Go or Let It Be.

About the author

Dr. Monica Nagpal, Ph.D

Founder of Hope and Happiiness and Inner Peace Academy, TEDx speaker, radical pause coach and author of the award-winning Leading with a Pause.

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