Author: Stephan Joppich
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A History of Loneliness: How We Invented the Terror of Isolation
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in LonelinessIt’s hard to say when the history of loneliness exactly begins. But one thing is clear: Loneliness is a deeply inherent human feeling. It developed as a survival instinct — like hunger — to…
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How to Simplify Your Sleep: 3 Steps to Go to Bed Earlier Tonight
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in ProductivityIt happened again. I feel as though a truck ran over me while I was sleeping. My brain is more like a blob of porridge than a block of well-functioning…
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The 2-Word Concept That Makes Everything You Do Feel Effortless
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A few months ago, a 15-minute run changed my life forever. For the first time in my life, I experienced the true power of Wu Wei. I know, I know,…
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3 Simple Ways to Become a Minimalist (Without Selling All Your Stuff)
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in MinimalismOne of the biggest misconceptions about minimalism is that you should basically own nothing. The strange vibe I often get from articles, videos, or pictures boils down to this: “If…
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This Is the (Crucial) Difference Between Loneliness and Being Alone
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in LonelinessThe language we use to talk about loneliness (if we ever talk about it) is like scrambled eggs. We put all the vocabulary in a humungous frying pan, give it…
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The Micro-Sabbatical: How to Reset Your Mind in 10 Days (or Less)
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Not too long ago, I was so stressed that even a single thought about writing turned my entire stomach upside down. I lost myself in insignificant details, neglected my health,…