Workaholism -Balancing Ambition and Well-being

In the relentless pursuit of success, many of us find ourselves teetering on the edge of a precarious precipice—the allure of workaholism. It’s a tale as old as time, one where ambition and dedication collide with the harsh realities of health, relationships, and overall well-being. Let’s delve deeper into the perils that await those who succumb to workaholism. The Health Paradox At first glance, the … Continue reading Workaholism -Balancing Ambition and Well-being

crisbiecoachMarch 2, 2024March 2, 202418 Comments

Purpose, Work and Life

Why I Miss My Job but Don’t Regret Leaving It

My friends, family, and former colleagues often ask me whether or not I miss flying. It’s been a year since I handed in my resignation letter and decided to divorce from a 12-year career. I’m incredibly fortunate to have had the time to decompress following all the political upheaval I was caught up in Hong Kong. When people ask me if I miss it, my honest … Continue reading Why I Miss My Job but Don’t Regret Leaving It

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Agreeableness: The Sacrifice of Self

Agreeableness breaks down into Compassion and Politeness. Compassionate people are the caring, loving types. They are sympathetic towards other people’s feelings and take an active interest in their friends and families lives. Polite people are very careful with their words. They have a deep respect for authority and hate to seem pushy or impose their will on others. On the surface agreeableness appears to be … Continue reading Agreeableness: The Sacrifice of Self

AP2July 29, 2022August 7, 202219 Comments

Pointless Overthinking

Love

Hi everyone, I have been thinking about emotions lately. Their depth, their intricacies, their flow. How they are much more powerful than logic, whether we admit to this or not. Then, I started thinking about the emotions that are especially more powerful than others, at least for me. Love is one of them. Love is probably a strong emotion for all humans. I am not … Continue reading Love

formerwritersOctober 6, 201963 Comments

Random Thoughts

Is Sacrifice always required?

While writing these lines I’m fighting the thought of giving in to some junk food or to stick with my self-imposed diet since I feel the need to lose some weight. The temptation is huge, but I’m constantly reminding myself to stick to the plan! So I need to sacrifice this impulse so I can get a step closer to my goal. This made me … Continue reading Is Sacrifice always required?