This is one of the biggest issues impacting my progression.

Things that have helped:
A CBT workbook, in conjunction with the activities in NMMNG, 4x week gym.

Gym progression has improved my confidence a little, partly due to improvements in appearance and partly due to watching the weights increase. But I often compare myself with all the people that are more jacked or more ripped and the fear and doubt starts. These thought processes conflict with the lessons in NMMNG, but I still find it hard for myself to truly believe some of the teachings as they apply to myself. My mental issues, whether its anxiety, lack of self worth and self esteem, insecurity, lack of self confidence, all flow into other areas of my life and I believe are partly why I struggle with - for example - real friendships and friendship groups. A lot of ego.

Things that haven't helped:

Therapy sessions. Personally I found they were more or less like victim pukes without actionable steps. Other books that are also lacking in actionable steps. Though, this could be that I am not applying the concepts frequently enough for them to stick.

Despite all my progress in some areas, i'm a castle built on sand.

Has anyone had success working on these areas? What were the actionable steps you took?