Modern life is mobile, in every sense of the word. Many of us work remotely, have jobs that require travel, move to new cities for opportunities like school or work, or return home to care for family after years away. What happens to the friends we’ve made? Can we still keep those friendships going?
Read MoreSometimes, the best accountability comes from a friend, but sometimes it’s from somebody else: a support group member, a therapist or coach, or even, sometimes, a stranger. That’s because accountability isn’t a one-size-fits-all sort of thing.
Read MoreIf you’ve ever gotten a full night’s sleep and still felt tired, you might be craving a different kind of rest. Here’s an exploration of seven different kinds of rest to help you feel rejuvenated.
Read MoreLife may not provide many opportunities for social touch lately, but there are other things you can do to help fill your need for connection. We share some ideas in this post.
Read MoreIf you live somewhere that’s been hard-hit by covid-19, you’re probably getting less social touch than usual. In this installment of Recommended Reading, we’re talking about why that matters and what to do about it.
Read MoreWe realized recently that some people might think the word “accountability” has a negative connotation. We don't think of it that way at all. For us, accountability is linked with support and encouragement.
Read MoreLoneliness has reached epidemic proportions in much of the world, and it’s only getting worse. In this installment of Recommended Reading, we cover the effects of that loneliness, tips for building new connections, and ways to rebuild old ones.
Read MoreFor centuries, maybe even millennia, parents have been giving their kids some version of the following warning: if you lie down with dogs, you’ll get up with fleas. It encapsulates something we’ve known about human nature for a long time: behavior is contagious.
Read MoreAmerican workplace culture encourages nurturing a large network of friends and connections. Somebody with a lot of connections is seen as an asset to the team. But what if having a large network isn’t always such a good thing? Today, we’re talking about the power of nanonetworks and why you should harness them for personal growth.
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