7 Signs You're Living In The Past

Are you living in the past? Do you live your life longing for the time you've lost, fixated on a certain person or memory you can never get back? Understanding and coming to terms with your past is the key to learning, growth, and gratitude. But dwelling too much on the painful memories will only hold us back in life. With that said, here are 7 signs that can help you realize if you’re still living in the past.

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Credits
Writer: Chloe Avenasa
Script Editor: Isadora Ho
Script Manager: Kelly Soong
VO: Amanda Silvera
Animator: Naphia
YouTube Manager: Cindy Cheong

References:
Holman, E. A., & Silver, R. C. (1998). Getting” stuck” in the past: temporal orientation and coping with trauma. Journal of personality and social psychology, 74(5), 1146.

Habermas, T., Ott, L. M., Schubert, M., Schneider, B., & Pate, A. (2008). Stuck in the past: Negative bias, explanatory style, temporal order, and evaluative perspectives in life narratives of clinically depressed individuals. Depression and Anxiety, 25(11), E121-E132.

Wildschut, T., Sedikides, C., Arndt, J., & Routledge, C. (2006). Nostalgia: content, triggers, functions. Journal of personality and social psychology, 91(5), 975.

Wilson, J. L. (2005). Nostalgia: Sanctuary of meaning. Bucknell University Press.

[Psychgo]

Comment below on what you are holding on it

[kenny-nkdb]

summary of the video:
1. You hold on to grudges
2. You blame yourself for everything
3. You lose yourself in nostalgia
4. You wonder about what could’ve been
5. You reject new opportunities
6. You’re not looking forward to anything
7. You don’t have any plans for the future
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[QuestionEverythingButWHY]

“Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards.”
― Søren Kierkegaard

[QuestionEverythingButWHY]

“Memories warm you up from the inside. But they also tear you apart.”
― Haruki Murakami

[Sheeta]

"Feelings don't die easily, because we keep feeding them with memories"
- unknown -

[coudx]

I’m always lost in the past summers or get anxiety of the future but I never live the moment which is something I need to work on

[somehomelessman]

I can’t stop thinking about my old mistakes and good times

[shayden]

The "not looking forward to anything" hits hard...

[jtwy]

I feel like Youtube is trying to tell me something...

[shivamnow]

Your past traumas and memories constantly keep you reminding about your past only to warn and make you aware. They are not your enemies. Understand them and you can use them to make better decisions in the future

[klutzy]

“No matter how much time has passed you can’t help but ask if things would’ve been better if you chose differently.” I swear these videos call me out too much sometimes.

[Jaiko_]

To be fair, living in the past is more appealing than ever in these times.

[scruffypaw]

We're all living in the past because of the future.

[JazzyCrumbles]

Should I live in the present? This present? I don't want to.

[UltimateDragon]

*5 - You reject new opportunities:* They're never really offered to me, so this one doesn't really apply.

[eshaalemad]

When I was younger, I was so cute and innocent. Basically perfect. Everyone used to talk good about me.

Now I keep blaming myself for everything, don’t talk to people at all, and keep on trying to fix a friendship that obviously will never work. I also look not as good.

[billiejackson]

Covid-19 has really made me depressed. Every night I can’t stop reliving the good times when everything was normal. I think about it so much. It’s probably so unhealthy..

[SillyGoofyGorl]

So, apparently im stuck in the past 😪 I’ve kind of known for a while, but this confirms it. Thank you for your videos 💜

[NenaLavonne]

✨ When we live in the past it’s like we don’t trust there are possibilities for the future that could be better. Having the mindset of focusing on the here and now is not only much healthier, but ultimately makes you a lot happier. The future can be as great as you allow it to be, and being in the moment actually allows you to enjoy life instead of wasting time ruminating over things that are no longer part of our life. We can cherish those memories if they are happy, but still learn to be truly present. If they haunt us, it’s less painful to move on anyway ♥️

[knurdcantdrink]

That one argument five years ago I still construct the best come back phrase I should've said.