Feeling stuck in life is one of the most frustrating and confusing experiences. You may feel like you’re trying, thinking, and even planning—but nothing really changes.
Many people assume being stuck means they’re lazy or unmotivated. In reality, feeling stuck is often the result of repeating patterns—patterns shaped by past experiences, beliefs, and emotional conditioning.
Read MoreMost of us just flow along through life without a clear vision of what we want in our future. At least that’s what I did for many years. I drifted in and out of relationship just because someone showed up at a time when I was available. I was not making a conscious choice as to who would be a suitable life partner and ended up divorce by age 34. I spent the next 12 years living alone, continuing to drift in and out of relationships that weren’t well-suited to me. The only thing I had clarity on during that time was finishing graduate school.
Read MoreI just got off the phone with this ultra-successful executive, who, from the outside, has it all together. She’s got an awesome husband, great kids; she travels all over the world… and yet, she is struggling with major depression. She confided that what started out as a general sense of dread when she was in a tough situation has moved into full-blown anxiety and panic attacks and it is really starting to compromise her health.
Read MoreSelf-esteem is a big contributor to well-being. Low self-esteem is linked to feelings of shame, self-doubt, and inadequacy. It can prevent people from finding fulfilling relationships or following their dreams.
People who have low self-esteem can get help in therapy. A therapist can help people recognize and reduce negative self-talk. People can also self-compassion and goal-setting, both of which are linked to improved self-esteem.
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