"1. Too much introspection is very bad for you. Try to get out of your own head frequently. Think about 'sonder' often. Do activities that require total focus. There's research that suggests humans ...

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If you came of age in the 1960s or 70s, chances are your upbringing looked very different from what kids experience today. You likely learned to navigate life without smartphones, self-help apps, or ...

Despite being the "most stressed" generation today, according to a study from the American Institute of Stress, Gen X is largely independent and self-reliant because of their carefree childhoods.

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