Tag: Psychology
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This Is What Loneliness Feels Like
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in LonelinessIn the lonely wintertime, I often sit at my desk to observe the houses across from me. Not to spy, be nosy, or play Big Brother. I simply want to…
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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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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 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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The 3-Question Method That Makes Everything You Buy More Meaningful
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I used to fill my life with a lot of empty crap. Another fancy watch. A new smartphone for no reason. Clothes I only wore once. And that was nice…
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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…