When you are struggling with a challenge it can feel overwhelming and you can feel stuck. You can think I don't know how to deal with this and may never get through it.  Things can look dark. When you feel stuck it is hard to think of solutions or make choices that will support you. When you are not sure what to do you can get uncomfortable trying something new, making a new choice, or asking for help. That keeps you stuck. You can have thoughts like - I 'should' be able to do this,  I 'can't' figure this out,  'it's too hard'.and those thoughts about yourself can make you feel bad and bring down your self-esteem.  So what can you do? 1. Acknowledge that you are struggling.  It's normal - we all have challenges in life!   Say to yourself I am really struggling right now and it's ok.  Simply telling yourself it is ok can be really helpful - you aren't bad or incapable - you are simply dealing with a challenge. You might be feeling it in y