How do I stop feeling like a background character in my life?

If you feel like a background character in your own life, it’s worth asking: Who’s the main character right now? Whose needs, opinions, or expectations impacting your life? Start by setting boundaries with those people or situations to shift the focus back to yourself. Consider what your needs, wants, and interests are. How can you take small steps to prioritize them? It can be as simple as making time to talk to someone you love, choosing to prepare your favorite meal, watching your favorite show, or signing up for a workout class. Practice taking up space in little ways to begin reclaiming that lead role in your own story. Don’t forget: this is your life, you get to choose how you live it!

Kathryn Lee