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Jan 2024
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1054 || the loneliness habit

JULIE MERICA
About this episode

We create patterns even when they’re unhealthy - so we must reintroduce healthier patterns as a break in the cycle so as not to fall into the trap of whatever pattern we fell into before. 


Original article: https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2023/01/loneliness-solitude-pandemic-habit/672631/

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