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Why I Prefer Peace of Mind Over Social Maintenance in My 40s

For a long time, I thought I had a problem with building and maintaining social connections. My social network was never especially strong, and I used to assume this meant I needed to try harder: go out more, put myself out there, make friends, date, join MeetUp groups, be more sociable, be more outgoing and…

Does Everyone Really Need Social Connection to Be Happy?

Social Connection is not Everyone’s Ticket to Wellbeing We are repeatedly told that human beings are social creatures, that connection is essential, that isolation is dangerous and that strong relationships are one of the main ingredients of a good life. There is truth in that at a population level. Supportive relationships can be meaningful, protective…

Why Did It Take Me a Year to Stop Thinking Like an Employee?

It Took Me a Year to Learn How to Be Self-Employed It took me almost a year of full-time self-employment to understand something that now seems painfully obvious: changing the way you work is not just about changing your schedule, your income or your location. It also means changing the way you think about time,…