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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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Loneliness survey - https://www.ipsos.com/sites/default/f...
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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 Self-Help