Belonging, Loneliness & Social Anxiety

1+ week, 1+ hour ago   (897+ words) A playground, a public library or even a park bench might seem like an ordinary part of a neighborhood, but these spaces can do something much bigger: bring people together. As people spend more time on their phones and less…...

1+ hour, 29+ min ago   (104+ words) Are we now a nation of introverts? This recent poll suggests that Americans are less likely than ever to socialize with friends, family, and neighbors. We are less likely to go to church, a barbecue, volunteer, etc. But at least…...

2+ hour, 6+ min ago   (218+ words) There are two kinds of people in this world. The first kind walks into a room and gets ignored. The second kind doesn’t have to say a word, yet their presence alone creates a strange mix of respect, curiosity and…...

2+ hour, 3+ min ago   (160+ words) Confidence isn’t about being the loudest person there — it’s about knowing your worth, staying calm, and being comfortable with who you … You have the thought, but you need to turn it on. How to Be the Most Confident Person in…...

2+ hour, 27+ min ago   (174+ words) I came across a quote recently that said, “Keep doing your best every day, and if no one is proud of you, be proud of yourself.” And honestly, it stayed with me. Maybe because I know what it feels like…...

5+ hour, 21+ min ago   (347+ words) Through our lifetime, most of us make many friends — from childhood, work, shared interests or just a real connection. I met my first close friend, Sandy, in fourth grade. She grew tall and thin while I was short and chubby....

5+ hour, 14+ min ago   (393+ words) Walk across any college campus or borough in New York City and you will probably see the same thing: earbuds everywhere. Students walk to class with AirPods in and listen to music on the subway, while studying, etc. In a…...

5+ hour, 49+ min ago   (758+ words) There are all sorts of friendship origin stories at the College: entries, orientation trips, random encounters at Driscoll. One encounter, though, is unrivaled in intellectual depth and fast-forming connection: tutorial partners. Some pairs who meet as tutorial partners have remained…...

6+ hour, 21+ min ago   (682+ words) In 2023, it was made official — loneliness is an epidemic in the United States, according to Former U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy. The data is startling: From 2003 to 2020, social engagement with friends fell by an average of 20 hours per month, the…...

9+ hour, 41+ min ago   (489+ words) When I was a child, I always loved watching movies and shows about high schoolers. In my eyes high school was always depicted as having a big friend group and a very specific hangout spot that everyone always met up…...