Step 1 is not intuitive for us because we want a steady-state life, but the reality is, life is constant transitions, age, relationships, the route you drive to work, lunch options etc. If you stop reading from right to left and start at reading from the right side (the end back to the beginning), like what are the outcomes I want from where I'm at and what is going on, and see your current situation as it is, a part of natural life, not to be loathed because it's not comfy, but just learning and growing (life is growing pains, from youth to old age, trust me) experience. Step 2 Understand and acknowledge that although most people keep all this personal stuff close hold, we all go through it and nothing you're experiencing is unique to you and you are not a strange person for the feelings you have. I recommend thinking about where you want to be 3-5-10 years from now, and envision your older self advising you now. Worry won't help you. I'm a Christian man, and I'm not sweating you about that, but for me, my faith is my foundation. Everyday, you transition between so many roles with so many different expectations, e.g., friend, coworker, confident, intimate partner, parent, boss, follower etc., if you think about it, you are already a SME at transitions. Sorry to babble, hope this is at least encouraging and maybe even a bit helpful. aloha!