If you haven't figure out yet, most of us on the planet are faking are way to the perception of knowing what they are doing, and the bulk of those who wont admit to that are lying to your face.

The next time you find yourself completely overwhelmed by all that life has thrown at you, try to implement these six actions to deescalate the situation and destress your life.

Congratulations on hitting a milestone or earning a win. You deserve to take a moment to pause and enjoy it. But only a quick moment, because you've got plenty of work to do to before you hit the next milestone or earn the next win.

Working to feel better about yourself is not the same as working to feel less bad about yourself. Both goals have a purpose, but they are not moving in the same direction for your life.

This episode is not about setting blame, but it is about facing reality. If you have the power to change your bad situation, yet fear the change that must be made in the process, then you maintaining your bad situation ‘as is’ is your fault.

Your perception at the start of an endeavor will quickly change as you progress. You do not possess the knowledge or perspective to understand how the beginning isn’t the easy part until you get further along the way.

The people who really love you should do all they can to promote your happiness and protect your safety. They should never cause you physical, mental, or emotional pain.

If you are in a situation where you are dealing with abuse, call 1-800-799-7233 or visit thehotline.org for help.

Sometimes, it’s an inspiration. Sometimes, it’s pure spite. Knowing the motivation behind your actions will help you understand why things work or don't work for you.

The strong friends I often remind you to check in on will rebuff your efforts because they have learned they don't have the right to show frustration in the face of chaos. Help them unlearn this false teaching.

The sin of FOMO is that you can’t take a chance on missed opportunities. The sin of indecision is you don’t want to make a mistake and choose the wrong opportunities. Fight both fears and choose to do or not to do based on what is rationally right for you.