And yes, you’re the main character in the story—the expert on your own life and the one who has to do the heavy lifting, but sometimes we all could use some support, some shoring up if you will, and a guide to help us find our way, discover new possibilities, and change direction.

Here’s the dirty little secret: It’s not easy being human and there’s no shame in the struggle.

Are you feeling led astray and washed out to sea by any of these?

• Low self-esteem
• Low self-worth
• Lack of confidence
• Lack of courage
• Self-doubt
• Self-loathing (otherwise known as being your own hater)
• Imposter Syndrome
• Feeling unworthy
• Feeling trapped by “shoulds,” fear of failure, or making a mistake
• Feeling confused, stuck, or lost

Or maybe it’s simply the feeling that there’s something wrong with you?

Whatever you call them, they all mess with your most important relationship: the one with yourself. They’re dampening your joy and satisfaction, and most unfortunately, your comfort in your own skin—your happiness with being YOU.

But it doesn’t have to be that way. However it might feel, it’s not just you–you aren’t the only one to have faced these same challenges. Typically, it’s because we pick up faulty messages somewhere along the way and end up telling ourselves the wrong story about our capabilities and our worthiness of love and belonging.

So listen up. Here’s the truth: You don’t have to stick to those stories because solutions leading to new endings are available. Need proof? Look at the list above—low can be raised, lack can be strengthened, and feelings can be changed. Imagine how great that would be.