The brain has complex top-down control systems—themselves shaped by many causes. Source: Do We Have Free Will? How the Brain Makes Decisions
Do We Have Free Will? How the Brain Makes Decisions
How Being Alone Made Me Fall in Love with Myself
“For the first time in ages, I was at peace. I felt whole, not like some fractured version of myself. I was alone but not lonely.” Source: How Being Alone Made Me Fall in Love with Myself – Tiny Buddha
The Overlooked Importance of Attachment Style in Mate Choice
Understanding attachment’s evolutionary origins to make better dating decisions. Source: The Overlooked Importance of Attachment Style in Mate Choice
The Benefits of Dating an Older Man
Dating an older man can offer a unique and fulfilling experience for many individuals. While age alone does not determine compatibility, there are several potential benefits to consider when dating an older man.
Continue reading “The Benefits of Dating an Older Man”February is Loneliness Awareness Month
Loneliness is connected to increased rates of anxiety, depression, and suicide. It is also linked to increased rates of dementia, heart disease, elevated blood pressure and diabetes. Source: February is Loneliness Awareness Month
Buddha, Darwin, and Dumbledore: How to Override Our Impulses
Reflecting on common wisdom can help us to make healthier choices. Source: Buddha, Darwin, and Dumbledore: How to Override Our Impulses
Countering loneliness with connection and personal agency
Sarah Zhang writes “While students feel lonely on an individual level, the high percentage of those who report feeling lonely reflect a collective failure to adequately recognize the issue and provide support. To mitigate the impacts of loneliness, we must fundamentally reframe how we view it.” Source: Countering loneliness with connection and personal agency
AI Chatbots Can Now Go On First Dates for You
Is this the future of dating, and is it a good thing? Source: AI Chatbots Can Now Go On First Dates for You
Maine libraries unite in Big Conversations to combat winter loneliness
The Scarborough Public Library is one of several Maine libraries collaborating to present “Big Conversations in 10 Short Minutes.” The program, designed to combat winter loneliness and social isolation, was launched Jan. 18, with librarians from Curtis Memorial, Prince Memorial, Scarborough Public, and Windham Public libraries joining forces. The program initiated by Andy Ryer, Community Engagement manager of Thomas Memorial Library, will extend through March.: Maine libraries unite in Big Conversations to combat winter loneliness
Will AI help fix my loneliness?
Nicole Sparling writes “As yet another 24-year-old afflicted by the loneliness epidemic that arose from a digital-heavy, interaction-light, post-pandemic world, I suffered the all too common plight of too-few friends. I missed the days before life got busier and people realized that keeping up a friendship online was a time saver. In the span of a year, hangouts with friends became less frequent and texting began to replace face-to-face conversations. When plans were made, the other person frequently showed up late, cancelled or lamely asked to reschedule for a date never to be mentioned again. I routinely received texts from friends who lived 15 minutes from me saying they missed talking to me, asking whether I was free for a phone call. If I was witnessing my friendships becoming exclusively digital, did I need to accept AI friendships as an inevitability?” Source: Will AI help fix my loneliness?
Lies (Pretty Much) Everyone Tells On Valentine’s Day
“The more we feed into the socially reinforced, overly-romantic messages about love as a promise to be together forever, only have romantic feelings for one other human, and guarantees about how you will feel, act, and think in the future, the more we perpetuate unrealistic expectations of romantic relationships.”
“A quick perusal of the cards at your local store displays the unrealistic, fantasy versions of romance perpetuated on this holiday with sentiments like:
- You’re my one and only true love, forever.
- You’re my everything.
- You always take my breath away.
- My heart is all yours, always.
- You’re my forever love.
- My heart belongs to you, now and always.
- You complete me.
Truth be told, most of us love hearing these sweet sentiments from our current flame. They make us feel special, wanted, and adored.
But should we? None of these statements actually reflects what a person can honestly promise or say.
You can’t know the future. You can’t own another person or their heart. In fact, the only guarantee we have in life is that things will change over time.” Source: Lies (Pretty Much) Everyone Tells On Valentine’s Day
Why Random Memories Flash Into Our Heads
New insights into how our involuntary autobiographical memories work. Source: Why Random Memories Flash Into Our Heads
How to Forgive Your Parents
Taking responsibility, overcoming the past, and moving forward. Source: How to Forgive Your Parents
Study Finds Less Loneliness Among Those With A Sense Of Purpose
A survey of 2,312 Swiss adults found that those who reported having a sense of purpose in life were less likely to report feeling lonely. Source: Study Finds Less Loneliness Among Those With A Sense Of Purpose
Unpacking Emotional Baggage: Adverse Childhood Experiences
How do you know how much to unpack and when? Source: Unpacking Emotional Baggage: Adverse Childhood Experiences
10 Reasons Marriage Has Grown Tougher Over the Past 10 Years
Modern love poses challenges other generations didn’t experience. Source: 10 Reasons Marriage Has Grown Tougher Over the Past 10 Years
What Is a Happy Life?
And who is the happiest living human? Source: What Is a Happy Life?
Banish Feeling Blue with Hygge and a Gratitude Mini-Memoir
Coziness and journal writing can relieve sadness in seasonal affective disorder. Source: Banish Feeling Blue with Hygge and a Gratitude Mini-Memoir
History of Memento Mori Art
Memento Mori is a Latin term that translates to “remember that you will die,” and has been illustrated in numerous works of art. While the expression may sound somber, the point of Memento Mori is to serve as a reminder of our mortality so as to make best use of the time we have now. As the tradition of remembering death carries on, we’ve compiled some of the greatest pieces of art depicting Memento Mori throughout history. Source: History of Memento Mori Art
Think Twice Before Taking the Top Job
It can be lonely in the corner office. So it’s worth knowing that you could be sacrificing a little happiness. Source: Think Twice Before Taking the Top Job
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