In today's fast-paced world, it's easy to get caught up in things that give short-term relief but don't really help in the long run. Perhaps you often reach for your phone, mindlessly scrolling without purpose? Maybe you're always chasing after success and forgetting to enjoy the little things? Or do you often look for quick fixes online when you're feeling down instead of dealing with your feelings?

These fixations, though seemingly harmless, can develop into addictive habits. For many, these habits run deeper, often rooted in challenging experiences from childhood. As experts like Dr. Gabor Maté suggest, early adverse events can significantly shape one's vulnerability to addiction. Yet, it's important to recognize that nearly everyone deals with some form of fixation; it's a natural tendency of human behavior to be drawn to external stimuli.

But if you aspire to enhance your well-being and unlock your true potential, it's essential to liberate yourself from your outward fixations. While focusing on external objects often stems from a subconscious yearning for something unfulfilled, fulfillment can in reality only be attained by releasing your fixations and instead accepting your present circumstances. As Indian Guru Nisargadatta Maharaj stated, "all that we seek is already within us; we simply need to approach ourselves with reverence and love".

Fixating on external stimuli is in fact counterproductive. By focusing outwardly, we distance ourselves from our feelings, hindering emotional processing and paving the way for burnout.

The good news is that there are effective strategies to shift away from outward fixations and redirect your focus inward. As a coach, I'm here to accompany you on this journey of self-discovery. Together, we can identify and dismantle the addictive patterns in your life, allowing you to rediscover the richness within yourself.