Welcome back to my step-by-step guide on how to start over! In my last article, I shared a brief testimony of my life and an intro for this series. Be sure to check it out before diving into step 1!

Be honest with yourself for a minute. How many times have you fallen into a hole you couldn’t get out of? Who knows, maybe you’re trapped in one in this very moment. You notice everyone around you succeeding at everything they do and having the time of their lives, and you feel like you don't have the heart to do so. Your smiles become poker faces. Your laughter turns into silent weeping. I mean, It's not like you're depressed or anything like that you're just not feeling the high of life as strongly as those around you. You ask yourself, "Is there a cure for what I’m feeling? Is there a trick to happiness?" As you try to find the path to happiness you realize there are others like you. You think, “Hey, there are other people out there who understand exactly what I’m going through. There are people who are looking to start over, just as I am. I am not alone.” Okay, maybe you don’t think that, but it’s true! YOU’RE NOT ALONE. There are indeed, other people who need a fresh start in their lives as well, a clean slate. And it’s completely normal too! I can’t express how important it is for you to connect with these people. You see, Humanity has a tendency to believe that loneliness is a part of us; like if it’s some sort of package that automatically comes with living life. And it makes sense, I mean, you were born as an individual, you’ll leave as an individual but this doesn’t mean you have to go through life as one. This then brings me to Step One to starting over, and that is to connect with people.

When I first realized that I wasn’t living life to its full potential I blamed myself for not being able to do so. I honestly had that mentality that I was alone, and that no one would understand me. Little did I know a good friend of mine was going through the EXACT same thing. Believe it or not, a conversation with someone goes a long way.

I highly encourage you to find someone who you can start over with. Open up to them, it’s okay. Being open allows room for understanding. Share testimonies, experiences when things went great, and memories of the happiest days of your life. This will give you hope that life can indeed be great again. Do whatever it is you need to do, but connect with other people and DO NOT isolate yourself. Most importantly, do not worry! Take a deep breath and know that everything will be okay. Make sure you stay tuned in for Step 2 in next week’s article!