Is there a goal you once had that you've quietly let go of? Looking back, do you mind?

A natural way to answer

There was a time I wanted to start my own business. Over the years I quietly came to terms with the fact that it wasn't the right path for me. I don't regret it; my priorities simply changed.

Key phrases to use

• let it slide — stop putting effort into something, or ignore it“I let my fitness slide over the winter.”
• came to terms with — gradually accept something difficult or unwanted“She came to terms with the change after a while.”
• make peace with — accept a situation and stop being upset about it“I've made peace with not being perfect.”