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Keep in mind that to avoid loneliness, many people need both a social circle and an intimate attachment. Having just one of two may still leave you... →
Working is one of the most dangerous forms of procrastination.
It's easier to get rid of things when you're giving them to someone who can use them, but don't let this kind intention become a source... →
Remember that although the distinction can be difficult to draw, loneliness and solitude are different.
We need to have intimate, enduring bonds; we need to be able to confide; we need to feel that we belong; we need to be able to get support, and just... →
I've found that I snack less and concentrate better when I chew on a plastic stirrer - the kind that you get to stir your to-go coffee. I picked... →
Happiness is a critical factor for work, and work is a critical factor for happiness. In one of those life-isn't-fair results, it turns out that... →
Work done by other people sounds easy. How hard can it be to take care of a newborn who sleeps 20 hours a day? How hard can it be to keep track of... →
Each week, I post a video about some 'Pigeon of Discontent' raised by a reader. Because, as much as we try to find the 'Bluebird of... →
When we don't get any treats, we feel depleted, resentful, and angry, and we feel justified in self-indulgence. We start to crave comfort - and... →
Getting paperwork under control makes me feel more in control of my life generally.
The more I examine the issue of clutter, the more effort I put into combating it, because it really does act as a weight.
Putting myself into categories is fun, and I think it also gives me insight into my own nature. When I see myself more clearly, I can more easily see... →