Life Transitions
Life is full of big decisions and meaningful transitions, and along the way, many of us find ourselves wondering who we truly are and who we want to become. Some questions people often ask themselves during different life phases (and explore in therapy) are:
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why aren't I happy?
who do I want to be?
how do I want to spend my time?
how do I show up as a better partner in my relationship?
how do I know if I want kids or a family?
why am I picking the wrong partners?
how do I balance work and the rest of my life?
why can't I stop worrying?
how do I be the parent I want to be?
how do I make friends in adulthood?
is this how I want to earn a living?
how do I balance parenthood and my own personal identity?
how can I cope with this loss?
My Approach
If you have asked yourself any of these questions, you are not alone. People often think life will come together, or just get better, as they get older - and are disappointed when they get there, and life doesn't feel like the way they thought it might.
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As you go through different life phases, you might start to feel like you're not quite the person you wanted to be and life isn't quite what you expected. We may navigate relationship problems, family issues, or work problems. Perfectionism, low self-esteem, communication problems, stress, and anxiety can all be common while navigating life transitions. It's hard to make the best version of yourself just happen when you reach adulthood.
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There also may be other problems that you can't quite identify - all you know is that you are hoping life gets better. The good news is, we have the potential to grow and develop, no matter what life stage we are in.
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Even though these challenges aren't often easy to figure out on our own, there's hope. You have within you, all of the potential to grow into the person you want to be, and live the life you want. Talking about it with someone is a great place to start.