Life often feels like wading through thick fog. You know you want to move forward, but the path ahead feels murky, and you are not always sure who can help you see clearly. You might have heard about coaching, therapy, mentoring, or advising, and it is easy to lump them all together. But knowing the difference can be the key to finding the exact support you need to finally break free and build the life you truly want.

As a people-pleaser, you have probably spent a lifetime listening to everyone else's advice, adapting to their expectations, and putting their needs before your own. This has left you feeling disconnected from your own voice, your own desires, and your own path. So, when you consider seeking help, the old patterns can kick in. You might ask, "What should I do? Who should I listen to?" This self-assessment is designed to help you listen to yourself and understand what kind of support truly aligns with where you are and where you want to go.

If you’re the one everyone leans on, the one who steps in to smooth things over, calm tempers, or solve problems no one asked you to solve—you might be living in the “fixer” role. And if you’re reading this, I imagine you’re exhausted by it.

I know that place intimately. I spent years believing it was my job to hold everyone else’s emotions, to make things okay. I thought if I could just keep the peace, hold the container, anticipate needs—then I’d finally feel safe, worthy, or loved. The truth? The more I carried, the heavier and lonelier it became.