stefan jungbluth COACHING

How can I make this blog as useful as possible? This is a question I ask myself every time I write an article. Last week, I returned from my two-month journey through the Philippines. With mixed feelings, I slowly reacclimatized to the daily routine filled with numerous tasks. Among other things, I spend a lot of time in the car. I love to spend this time with audiobooks, to educate myself further or to get inspired. One of my favorite books is "Fearless" and "Reinventing Yourself" by Steve Chandler. Especially the book "Reinventing Yourself" had a great influence on my life. Here, I write about one of my most important insights. What if I told you that you don't have a fixed personality? What if you could choose who you want to be at any time? When I first read about this idea, I was confused. No fixed personality? Shouldn't I just be myself? I can choose who I am, instead of just being myself? This thought scared me, and to be honest, it took me ...

Imagine waking up one morning with no recollection of anything. Your entire past has simply been erased from your memory. If someone were to ask you who you are, chances are you wouldn't be able to answer that question. When asked, "Who are you?" most people respond with their names. However, upon deeper reflection, our sense of self is largely tied to our past experiences. This can pose several challenges because such identification also brings limitations. Our past often comprises situations we've evaluated in specific ways, storing them as painful memories. People often identify with this pain, failing to realize that these experiences are inherently neutral; it's our thoughts that turn them into negative ones. Consequently, we unknowingly choose to disempower ourselves. We frequently find ourselves trapped in fear, sorrow, or anger, directing our focus toward these emotions, thus creating more of them. One of the most effective ways to break free from this pat...