#027 — How to cure your loneliness?
Tips on how to fight loneliness, beautiful images, series recommendations and more. Slow life is back!
Welcome back!
If you’re reading this, congratulations – you’ve made it through the whole week! It’s finally the weekend. Time to take care of yourself and get some proper rest. Enjoy – you’ve earned it!
Of course, we’re here to help you get inspired and curious. Let’s discover some great content together, because this issue is yet another one that’s packed with stories you can immerse yourself in. From tips on fighting loneliness, to movie recommendations and good life advice – we’ve got you covered.
So sit back, relax, and enjoy… Until next time!
Be good to yourself
✻ How to beat loneliness? Three experts in psychology and sociology—Robert Waldinger, Michael Slepian, and Richard Reeves—address the “friendship recession” in 2024, where forming deep connections is increasingly difficult. They explore causes like secrecy and workism, offering strategies to overcome loneliness by reaching out, being vulnerable, and prioritizing relationships. Their advice helps transform social lives, leading to genuine companionship and breaking the cycle of isolation.
✻ Discover a heartfelt reflection on the elusive opposite of loneliness—a feeling of deep connection and shared moments that transcend mere love or community. This inspiring text reminds us of the power of togetherness and the boundless possibilities that lie ahead, urging us to embrace new beginnings and never lose sight of our potential.
✻ In our fast-paced, constantly connected world, embracing alone time is still crucial for our mental well-being and personal growth. There’s nothing wrong with that, unless your “me” time starts to make you feel lonely. Moreover, experts suggest that intentionally seeking out moments of solitude can lead to stress reduction, mood regulation, and increased creativity and productivity. To determine how much alone time you need, take your “solitude pulse” by checking in with yourself and tracking your moods. Find activities that nourish and rejuvenate you even when you’re alone, whether it’s engaging in a hobby, taking a quick walk, or simply enjoying a cup of coffee in peace. Remember, solitude is meant to be different from loneliness. Intentionally seeking out alone time is almost always experienced positively. So, don't be afraid to communicate your need for solitude to your loved ones and carve out those precious moments for yourself, as long as it feels good.
✻ In the digital age, it’s easy to overlook the value of physical media. But, as we can also learn from this YouTube video, there’s something to be said for the tangible nature of books, CDs, and DVDs. While streaming services offer convenience, we don’t truly own the media we consume through subscriptions. Physical media, on the other hand, provides a sense of permanence and control. A book on your shelf, a DVD or a vinyl in your collection is yours to keep, revisit, and lend whenever you please. Moreover, physical objects hold sentimental value and serve as tangible connections to our past. The handwritten notes, worn covers, and memories associated with each item can’t be replicated in the digital realm. In a world where algorithms curate our content, perhaps it’s time to appreciate the simple joy of holding a book or browsing through a carefully curated collection of albums. While digital media definitely has its benefits, let’s not forget the importance of real, physical things in our lives. Who doesn’t love even a bit of analog, after all?
And that’s not all!
✻ Have you watched the Netflix series “Ripley”? We have, and we fully recommend it. Not only for the beautiful cinematography, but also great music! Watch HERE, and listen HERE.
✻ Celebrate the art of typography with the Autotype x House Industries Collection ➤
✻ This meteorite that fell in the mountains near Fukang, China is estimated to be 4,5 billion years old. And it looks magnificent ➤
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– Pablo Picasso
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It’s great to see when someone write about crucial meaning of every particular moment which we spent with ourselves. Going to lunch or dinner with myself is one of a lot necessary things which we lost during last two or decades… And we should fight of it. Change our mindset and keep pushing ourselves to be better for ourselves. Why? Because it’s the key to be better for others.