The Power of Solitude vs. The Weight of Isolation For the past 15 years, maybe longer, my routine has been to spend the first hour of my day alone. I get up and get out. Like the post office, rain, sleet, hail, or snow, I’m up and out. Ideally, I find a quiet place to …
it is often said that misery loves company, but the truth is everyone loves company, (Of course, not all of the time!) and science has shown it contributes to both mental health, physical health, and longevity. Research has presented evidence that social isolation and loneliness can literally shorten your life by accelerating your biological age. …
Photo by Mark Fletcher-Brown As a follow-up to my last post, I wanted to talk more about the importance of figuring out your “reason.” Your “Why.” And your “why” may even change from time to time, (growth perhaps) but there are actually anti-aging benefits to always having one. Multiple studies have shown that having a …