Author: Stephan Joppich
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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,…
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What Loneliness and Hunger Have in Common
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in LonelinessIn 2021, the German YouTuber Fritz Meinecke started a crazy experiment. He and six others were dropped separately into the wilderness of Sweden. The challenge was to survive for seven…
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Lonely in Your 20s? It’s Not as Bad as You Might Think
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in LonelinessI’m telling you this as someone wading through his 20s right now: Fighting loneliness has been one of the biggest struggles in my life. There have been so many instances…
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The 3 Types of Loneliness: A Simple Model for Deeper Connections
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in LonelinessOne of the most frustrating things about loneliness? It’s complex. Everyone experiences different kinds of loneliness in different stages of their lives. Loneliness is not a lightbulb we can turn…
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3 Huge Misconceptions About Loneliness
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in LonelinessThe first time I remember feeling lonely — really lonely — was when I moved out from home. I was 18 and felt like the whole world was at my feet. My grand vision…
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Why You Probably Shouldn’t Read ‘A Little Life’ by Hanya Yanagihara
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in BooksIt’s been more than a week since I finished Hanya Yanagihara’s A Little Life. But the characters are still with me. I think about them when I make coffee, stroll…