Three things are needed at this point: ‘self-acceptance’, ‘confidence in others’ and ‘contribution to others’.

“It must be stated that self-actualization is not enough. Personal salvation and what is good for the person alone cannot be really understood in isolation. . . . The good of other people must be invoked, as well as the good for oneself. . . . It is quite clear that a purely intrapsychic, individualistic psychology, without reference to other peopl

By focusing less on your own worries and more on the potential happiness of others you actually create more headspace for yourself.