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The Power of Letting Go: Finding Happiness in the Present

Why dwelling on the past? It’s natural to cherish fond memories and learn from past experiences, but clinging to the weight of the past can hinder your present happiness. Many of us carry the baggage of past mistakes, heartbreaks, and disappointments, draining our energy and robbing us of the joy of living in the moment. I once read that happiness is not just about a … Continue reading The Power of Letting Go: Finding Happiness in the Present

crisbiecoachApril 20, 2024April 13, 20248 Comments

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The Ghosts of My Past

My emotions come at me in waves. Often I’m strong enough to withstand them – to hold the ship steady – but every now and then they catch me with my shields down. I’m swept away. That happened the other day when the movers came in to pack everything up. Seeing my whole life packed into boxes. That was difficult. But the hardest moment came … Continue reading The Ghosts of My Past

AP2August 22, 2022August 22, 202228 Comments

Random Thoughts, Self-awareness

Why Nostalgia is Important?

Why nostalgia is important? Nostalgia is a shield against existential challenges. Evoking positive experiences and feelings from the past can help you cope better with the present and the future. January for me is the month to think about what happened the year before. To make a balance, to see what went well and what went less well. What I achieved, and what I would … Continue reading Why Nostalgia is Important?

crisbiecoachJanuary 11, 2022January 10, 202215 Comments

Pointless Overthinking

Let Go of the Past

Why would you let go of the past? You have for sure nice memories, and lessons learned, which shape your personality. But letting go of the burden of the past would be important to your happiness. At least some of it. Many people live in the past; they remember their behaviours, the love stories that did not go well, their failures and disappointments. Such a … Continue reading Let Go of the Past

crisbiecoachNovember 30, 2021November 17, 202121 Comments

Pointless Overthinking

Grounded

In aviation we have a term called AOG that means Aircraft on Ground. It refers to a plane that can’t fly because of a technical issue. We might also say a pilot is grounded because of a disciplinary issue, or that passengers are grounded because of weather. In all cases, the term indicates an inability to fly. We might also use examples in real life. … Continue reading Grounded

AP2October 9, 2021October 11, 202128 Comments

Pointless Overthinking

9 Pieces Of Indispensable Life Advice From Your Future Self

I had an ulterior motive last week when I asked what advice you would give your former self if you could go back in time. Truthfully I’m at something of a crossroads in my own life. I have a difficult decision to make and I’m not sure what my next step should be. It got me thinking, if only my future self could come back … Continue reading 9 Pieces Of Indispensable Life Advice From Your Future Self

AP2June 4, 2021June 4, 202141 Comments

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My Christmas Gift for YOU

Today is the Christmas Day so it’s that time of the year to give presents and everything (I don’t know why we need a time of the year for this, but anyway… we probably need something external to make us be nice with each other)! I hope you will have the best holidays of your life so far and I wish you all the … Continue reading My Christmas Gift for YOU