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I turned 30 a few months ago, and loneliness is famously something that creeps up on you as you age. And this is particularly true for men, so I wanted to explore the topic a bit more. In this video I talk about why loneliness is such a threat, and 5 actionably ways to prevent it. Enjoy! x

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What is loneliness https://peplau.psych.ucla.edu/wpcont...
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⌚Timestamps:
0:00 Loneliness quiz
02:14 Why do people feel lonely?
05:48 What is the impact of Loneliness?
10:04 1. The Social Skills Rule
11:29 2. The Go First Rule
12:09 3. The Rule of Rituals
14:16 4. The Mindfulness Rule
15:53 5. The Rule of Selfless Help Over SelfHelp