Tag: Mental Health
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Can Loneliness Kill You? (A Nuanced Look at the Science)
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in LonelinessI stared at the screen. Flabbergasted, I scrolled through the search results. “Loneliness: the Silent Killer.” “The Detrimental Effects of Loneliness on Your Health.” “Loneliness as Dangerous as Smoking 15…
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The Overview Effect: An Astronaut’s Astonishing Antidote to Loneliness
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in LonelinessIt’s the most merciless environment you could possibly imagine. Extreme radiation. Temperature differences of 275°F. Meteorite hazard. Zero oxygen. An infinitely dark vacuum. But the toughest part about space — as veteran…
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12 Types of Loneliness That May Surprise You
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in LonelinessLoneliness is not the same as being alone. You can feel lonely in a crowd, in marriage, and, of course, in isolation. Being alone is objective and neutral, whereas loneliness…
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The Importance of Having an Existential Crisis
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in PhilosophyEvery few months, I sink into a deep existential crisis where I question everything — who I am, what I’m doing, the point of it all. It feels like getting sucked into…
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The Loneliness Formula Explains Why You Feel Lonely (And What to Do About It)
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in LonelinessLoneliness is a complex, confusing, and diverse sensation. Chances are, we’ll never be able to express it fully. But we can try. In fact, we should try because most people…
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5 Overwhelming Areas in Life You Can Declutter in 15 Minutes (Or Less)
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I’ve studied and applied minimalism for a year now. It’s one of my favorite philosophies of all time. But when I first got into minimalism, it wasn’t easy. The whole…