Do you struggle with stress, embracing change, and loving yourself? Recall a truly happy moment, that rare moment of pure bliss when your heart was full and everything was right. For a lot of people, a childhood memory or a lover comes to mind. At some point in our lives, we were stress-free, happy, and loved, so where did we go wrong? Why are we now bogged by feelings of self-loathing, stress, and constantly striving to live perfect lives?

We all face different struggles every day. For some, it’s dealing with chronic stressors, such as a difficult boss or being stuck in a bad relationship that you can’t seem to get out of. You might not be going through all of the things mentioned here, but something is stopping you from being happy. Maybe it's because you hate your job, but you can’t quit, or your marriage is crumbling, but you still hang on despite being miserable. Whatever the reason is, these struggles are depleting your energy and your happiness.

True, long-lasting happiness and peace come from finding a perfect balance between what you can give and what you can take. For instance, if you want to practice more self-love, you have to be willing to accept yourself just as you are and let others in. Stress is a big contributor to many of the everyday struggles we face, yet many people assume they are powerless in the face of it. However, this is untrue. You need to understand that you have a lot more control over what happens to you than you thought.

• Everything you need to know about self-love
• What keeps you from building new habits and the most important quality you need in your habit change journey
• Why challenges and failure aren’t as bad as you think
• How to deal with a habit that keeps from that keeps you from achieving your goals
• How to navigate change and be content