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Is Your Attention Span Slipping Away? Try These Unconventional Focus Hacks

Do you feel like your attention span is slipping away? With constant distractions from screens, smartphones, and social media, it’s no surprise that many of us struggle to focus. And while advice like turning off notifications, locking your cellphone in a drawer, or getting more sleep sounds reasonable, it can feel…well, a little repetitive. But what if there was another way to sharpen your focus? … Continue reading Is Your Attention Span Slipping Away? Try These Unconventional Focus Hacks

crisbiecoachOctober 5, 2024October 1, 20247 Comments

Health and Wellbeing

Niksen: The Dutch Art of Doing Nothing

In a world that glorifies productivity and constant busyness, the Dutch have a refreshing perspective: niksen, the art of doing nothing. Niksen advocates for moments of purposeful idleness, where individuals allow their minds to wander freely and be in the present moment. Let’s explore this fascinating concept and its potential benefits in today’s fast-paced world. Understanding Niksen Niksen, derived from the Dutch word “niks,” meaning … Continue reading Niksen: The Dutch Art of Doing Nothing

crisbiecoachMarch 16, 2024March 11, 202423 Comments

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Health and Wellbeing, Spirituality

Explore the Ancient Origins of Qi Gong: A Journey Back in Time

Step into the world of Qi Gong, an age-old practice that traces its roots back to the rich world of ancient China, where it first blossomed some 5000 years ago. This holistic discipline has been profoundly shaped by an interweaving of philosophical strands, including the profound wisdom of Taoism, the transformative teachings of Buddhism, and the ethical principles of Confucianism. Initially flourishing within the realm … Continue reading Explore the Ancient Origins of Qi Gong: A Journey Back in Time

crisbiecoachSeptember 10, 2023August 18, 202310 Comments

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Spirituality

The True Meaning of Karma, How It Works and How It Helps You Improving Your Life

Karma is one of the most known concepts of Buddhism and Hinduism. At the same time, it is also one of the least understood. You may hear people speaking about having a good or a bad Karma without really knowing what it is about. Those two main Eastern religions define Karma in the same way despite having developed their own concept of “Karman”, which can … Continue reading The True Meaning of Karma, How It Works and How It Helps You Improving Your Life

crisbiecoachFebruary 5, 2023February 5, 202318 Comments

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Health and Wellbeing

Can You Focus Only on One Thing?

In a world where we boast of being able to do several things at once, we rarely focus on one thing. If you listen to music on the train, you probably also browse the news or Instagram. When you cook dinner, the TV may be on in the background. Maybe you even make a shopping list in your head while talking with a friend. We’re … Continue reading Can You Focus Only on One Thing?

crisbiecoachApril 12, 2022April 12, 202217 Comments

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Question of the Day: No. 542

I’ve been staring at a blank screen for the past hour or so. Ok, that’s not true. I’ve actually been staring at several non-blank screens in an effort to keep me from staring at the one blank screen I should. So, I decided to post another question of the day. Here it is: What tactics do you use to overcome procrastination? Also, do you find … Continue reading Question of the Day: No. 542

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Pointless Overthinking

Gratefulness and Point of Focus

Hi everyone! Happy Sundays! I have recently been warned by a friend of mine that I sometimes tend to see one negative in my life and forget the fact that I have so many things going on just fine. So, I thought this is worth discussing here. There are many things I can be grateful for. I have a secure job (at least for this … Continue reading Gratefulness and Point of Focus

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Random Thoughts

Is it harder to focus nowadays?

In my daily adventures through my mind I noticed that while doing something, I so easily get sidetracked by something else. There is always a message to check or a new like on Facebook or another task to do even though it’s not that urgent. In a podcast, Tai Lopez said that our attention span is less than the one a goldfish has. … Continue reading Is it harder to focus nowadays?