In the U.S. and many other places worldwide, people are in love with the idea of romantic love. They behave like they cannot get enough of the love stories that dominate movies, TV shows, novels, and songs. They seek romantic love in their own lives, sometimes desperately, as if finding it […]
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Here we talk about the January blues and how to beat it with tips from Solos. We also dive into Blue Monday and ask if it is really the saddest day of the year or an invention. SOLO LIVING Beat the January Blues, And Is Blue Monday An Invention? Wellness
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Psychological richness brings a kind of wealth that can contribute to living a truly good life. Here, Bella dePaulo explains psychological richness and how it can bring something different to our lives that goes beyond happiness. Do you think a good life is a happy life? A meaningful life? It
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In her twenties, Ridhi lives alone in India and keeps a blog, Facing the Sunshine. She shares her story of how she has grown to love living alone and the benefits the lifestyle brings to her life. GUEST The Benefits Of Living Alone In My Twenties Living Alone | 6th November
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Micky shares the pros and cons of being the ‘third wheel’ amongst her friends who are coupled up, talking candidly and humorously from her experience. Third Wheel Definition: a person who spends time with a couple; often this will be a significant amount of time. Currently, I am single and really embrace
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Debbie, shares three tips on breaking free from Seasonal Affective Disorder. As the nights draw in and the weather cools, it’s easy to start feeling lethargic, stressed, and downright blue about life. That means it’s Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) time. It’s a lot more common than you think – three
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Being alone and comfortable in your own company is about finding contentment and happiness from activities carried out in solitude. For some, this will sound like bliss, whereas for others, it would be a situation to avoid at all costs. So what does it mean to feel comfortable being alone with only yourself for company? Why do some people struggle to be alone, and what steps can help you be more content with your own company?
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Using the Japanese art and philosophy of Kintsugi, Gillian shows us how we can add a sparkle of gold to our thinking when faced with adversity. She explains that the way we talk and communicate with ourselves significantly impacts our ability to unite our thoughts, emotions and actions. Have you
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What is it like to be grieving while living alone? How do we cope without a household of support? With the help of Sandra, one of our Community Members, we explore what it can be like coping with grief and bereavement while living alone with a few helpful tips drawn from her experience.
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Bella was asked two questions that struck a chord and she writes about her responses here. “Do we need lifelong love to achieve happiness?” and “Is searching for love what makes us human?” A must-read for anyone who wonders if single life can bring happiness without romantic love in their lives.
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