To let go of something that has happened does not mean that you have forgotten all about it. However, it does mean that you have been able to move on from it, and that it no longer has control over you and your wellbeing. By accepting your present, your mental well-being can improve dramatically. Many people who are not able to let go – or are perhaps not yet ready to do so – can get into loops of negative thoughts and emotions which feed on themselves, driving their emotional state down. Conversely, letting go allows you to move on and for your mind to escape such negative feedback.