Did opening up to others solved your problems?

Everyday I'm wasting my opportunity to improve my life. Deep down I just wish I had the guts to being more open but I'm realizing people will judge me and view me as some weak person or something. So I end up keeping things to myself and try to find clarity by watching videos or reading things online however I just feel like talking to a trusted person or someone who has expertise in specific areas may know a lot about the problems.

Good people not only give advice but words of encouragement and motivation also remind you of your strength and things you need to possibly work on. There are so many childhood friends who are so successful than I am and their life is settled in a way meanwhile I feel as if I'm the only person behind.