Introduction Humans are social animals; they were not made to be solitary, and that’s why humans are always seeking companionship or even making friends, and as a result, feel lonely when they don’t have somebody to talk to. From birth through old age, people seek out others for support, understanding, and belonging. Relationships are not […]
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For a long time, happiness was believed to be something that happens to us-as a reward for success, wealth, love or luck. Modern psychology tells a different story; happiness is not a destination, it’s a practice. It’s something we intentionally create, shape and sustain, regardless of circumstances. Happiness is more than circumstance According to Lyubormisky’s
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They sit across from you, breathing, laughing softly, scrolling their phone. Yet something is missing. The one you knew is already gone. You smile, answer, nod, but your heart is aching over a loss that is known to no one. This is the silent sorrow of losing a person when they are alive. It starts
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Every day we try to make decisions in ways no one can alter or influence. I am certain that we all value autonomy, the ability to choose for ourselves. Yet many times the people around us, our circumstances, the environment, and even our own emotions shape us more than we realize. Some forms of influence
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Feeling alone is something nearly everyone experiences at some point, but when that feeling becomes a persistent companion, it stops just being sad, it begins to affect your mind and body in real and measurable ways. Loneliness is more than being physically isolated. It is the subjective sense that the social connections you want or
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