Let Go and Move On for a Healthier Outlook

This is week 43 of 52 Weeks of Self-Care. 

I hate forgetting things—like really hate it. My to-do list is ridiculous, and when people see the way I organize my week, I try to hide my calendar as quickly as possible so I don't have to explain my intense need to schedule time to actually do everything I think I need to accomplish in the week. I write it all down because I hate forgetting things. Oh, I've mentioned that, haven't I?

However, there are times when I am thankful for my forgetfulness. Someone will come up to me and apologize for something they said last week; I don't remember the specifics of the encounter. If I have bitterness toward someone, I can't recall why exactly I have held onto it for so long, so I simply let it go and move on with my world. Perhaps my forgetfulness is really a blessing in disguise that I've learned to control for productivity reasons.

Can forgetfulness be learned? I don't know; I imagine so. I think it is a conscious decision at some point. What do you think? Do you use or consider "forgetting" as a self-care strategy?