Be honest, what's actually holding you back from living your best life?

A few adjustments along the way, but I like my life. I don't need much, improvements are hopefully ongoing, so I don't have any lofty goals. My best life is my son feeling safe and happy.

AnotherUniverse · 41-45, M

Honestly? Past wounds, unresolved grief, AND ongoing anxiety is keeping me stuck in cycles. I WILL get out of it.

Tumbleweed · F

Right now, funds. I'm on a tight budget that doesn't allow for gym membership or I'd be complete in my happiness.

Simulation · 31-35

I need to quit my job but also somehow pay rent, food, gas, and car repairs.

Then I can book lots of trips to the mountains, the waterfalls, and that one park my friend recommended months ago but I've been putting off.

PalteseMalconFunch · 36-40, T

Childhood trauma

Insecurity and lack of self-confidence

Memories of my parents talking how much of a worthless piece of garbage I am and how much they wish they had a child other than me and how my birth was a cosmic mistake

But at the same time…that forged who I am as a person

And I’m actually pretty awesome

OlderSometimesWiser · F

Inability to alter my internal monologue. Or maybe just refusal to, I’m not even sure anymore. Along with a lack of belief in my ability to effect change.

RisingMorningStar7 · 36-40, M

Insecurities and self-image but I'm working on it.

SaorUladh · 31-35, M

Nothing. I'm doing just fine.

thepeculiarpanda · 36-40, M

Chronic illness, constant chronic pain, and generalized anxiety disorder that has completely taken over at this point.

CrazyMusicLover · 31-35

Fear that if I change my life it will be for the worse, that I'll lose good things that I have now and instead of something better coming, it'll only be worse.