It happens to most of us sometime. One moment life is sweet and in the next breath it's all dullness and disappointment. Whether they creep up on you, or arrive with a crisis, those big questions about who you are, where you fit in and the meaning of life can occupy a lot of attention.

How you feel about yourself and your life can make all the difference to the opportunities that open up for you. Both personally and professionally your sense of well being matters.

Developing a sense of personal identity is often thought of as one of the major jobs of a teenager. Getting to grips with your own values and goals, distinct from the hopes of your parents, your school, your friends can be a demanding exercise.

"Who am I" is a recurring question, not only in adolescence, but as you go through all sorts of changes in your life. It's part of every major career choice and every big relationship decision. It's as every day as how you wear your hair and what you call your self. It's as puzzling as what you really want from life and as exciting as what makes you happy.

Being alone might be a pleasure or a trap for you. Being close to other people might be satisfying or suffocating. Finding a balance between yourself and others sounds simple, but is it easy for you?

How readily you trust people and how alert you are to the potential for being let down are part of how you see the world. Your attitude about this shapes the experiences you have.

This section of the web site offers a chance to consider who you are choosing to be, and how satisfied you are with your choices. The potential range of topics here is enormous. Use the feedback link to tell us which choices you most want to read about here.