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Sep 7
52m 51s

How to Love Being Alone

Alex Cooper
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This week, Alex dives into the importance of enjoying alone time. She shares why self-reflection is something to lean into, and how learning to be alone gives you some much more freedom in life. She also talks about when to have the “exclusive” convo and how to set boundaries with your parents as an adult. Finally, she breaks down how to handle tough conversations both in a toxic workplace and in a three-person friend group. Enjoy!


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