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Understanding Social Isolation

For many years, my friends and I have joked that “all our friends live in a box.” That box, of course, was the computer. In the early days of the internet, finding meaningful friendships online felt strange to those wh...

Work-life balance is one of those topics that’s been written about endlessly. Most of the advice is practical—set boundaries, manage your time wisely, unplug after work. And while those tips are useful, they often overlook the deeper mindset that tru...

I sat across from my neighbor at lunch, catching up on life, when she brought up a memory from years ago. “Remember that time you called me at 3 a.m.?” she said with a smile.

Of course, I remembered. My husband needed to go to the hospital, and I ha...

Starting a new job is always a mix of excitement and uncertainty. No matter how qualified you are, stepping into a new role comes with challenges—learning the company culture, adjusting to new expectations, and building relationships with colleagues....

We’ve all been there: someone we love comes home after a tough day. Their shoulders are slumped, their words are curt, and it’s clear that something is weighing heavily on them. Our first instinct is often to help, to fix, or to cheer them up—but is ...