Balance Solitude and Social Connection for Well-Being

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Engage your mind in solitude and allow it to wander outdoors, as this mental exercise benefits health. Foster connections with others, even briefly, to combat loneliness, which has detrimental effects comparable to smoking. Embrace moments of solitude for creativity and personal reflection. Regularly assess your daily accomplishments to boost fulfillment and prevent feelings of being perpetually overwhelmed. Strive for eudaimonic happiness, which focuses on deeper satisfaction and purpose, rather than solely relying on hedonic happiness derived from material desires.

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