Are you’re clinging to something that’s holding you back? Take steps to let go of emotional, physical, or mental baggage:

• Divide and conquer: The ancient practice of feng shui holds that physical clutter affects inner contentment. Attack hotspots in your home by asking yourself whether you love an item for sentimental reasons, have used it in the last year, need more than one, or can easily replace it. Divvy your stash into 3 labeled boxes: Toss It, Donate It, or Put It Away Now. Don’t hold out for a garage sale — the charitable act of giving away unneeded items not only lightens your load, it softens your heart.

• Untangle and unwind: Since it often derives from fears of the future and a sense of being overwhelmed, stress bogs down your inner peace. This burdens your motivation and optimism — important factors in achieving contentment or pursuing dreams. To unshackle yourself, take each hour at a time, tackling each responsibility individually. Let go by using a journal to record your thoughts, concerns, and to-dos so they don’t clutter your mind as you tend to other matters or try to sleep.