Fear. We all have it. Think about something you’re afraid of right now and I bet it boils down to one thing…that you won’t be able to handle some situation that life throws your way.

Do you ever find yourself thinking things like, “if I don’t do it, it’ll never get done” or “I’ll do it myself, it’s just easier that way and at least I know it will be done correctly”? If so, listen up! These are the thoughts of someone who is overfunctioning.

I may be a little biased, but I think everyone should attend therapy at some point in their lives. There’s a common misconception that it’s only for people who have something serious going on, but that couldn’t be further from the truth! Some of the most successful and driven people I know are in therapy, because they realize that the better they understand themselves (their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors), the more likely they are to achieve their goals. If you’ve been thinking about starting therapy, here are some things that will help you get the most out of the process: