Last Friday marked National Quitters Day–a day when millions of Americans take to social media to admit that their well-meaning New Year’s resolutions, like losing weight, hitting the gym, or diving into the Bible more often, didn’t go as planned.
Yes, there’s an entire day on the calendar dedicated to letting go of the goals you made just two weeks ago. Inspiring, right?
But a local radio station decided to flip the script on this seemingly discouraging day, and I had to share. Instead of lamenting failed commitments, listeners called in to celebrate the negative things they were intentionally leaving behind.
The real quitters reclaimed the day, and it was genuinely uplifting.
Sarah called to share she’d quit alcohol. Rachelle said goodbye to cigarettes. Social media buzzed with posts about giving up control and releasing worry. Then came William, who said, “I’m resigning from a job today that has taken an emotional and mental toll on my family.” He let it go, stepping into the better things he believed God had for him.
Nobody wants to be a quitter. But what if we reframed it? What if we found community in quitting what holds us back and celebrated the freedom it brings?
What about you? What have you recently quit–or what do you need to quit? Hit reply and let me know. I’ll share my own list with you.