I’ve been humming Frozen’s “Let It Go” this week.

I truly can’t stand the song since it’s so overplayed at the rink, but it’s really quite fitting.

I’m going out on a limb and starting a blog as I trudge through the freaking mess of my professional life. I used to be a NJ public school teacher and am now a self-employed figure skating coach. The hours and flexibility are great but I’m looking for more. And if one more person asks me what I want to do next, I’m going to scream.

In an effort to not pierce anyone’s eardrums, I’ve decided to give myself permission to let go of this pressure and just BE. It was a powerful moment when I decided to allow myself the freedom to explore. No longer do I have to bring home a permission slip to my parents and ask them to sign off on the weird film we’re going to watch in science class- now I have to do it.

So here it goes:

I’m letting go of my expectations.

I’m letting go of searching for my career.

I’m letting go of feeling trapped and scared.

I’m letting go of that beautiful Pinterest life that I secretly want.

I’m letting go of feeling insecure.

I give you, Adrienne, permission to breathe a little easier, experience more, and stress out less.

WTF are you holding on to?