My therapist once told me: "Anxiety, depression, and ADD are all riding in the same car. It is my job to determine which one is in the driver's seat and treat you accordingly."

Anxiety and depression are two of the most common mental health conditions and are easily confused. While there is some overlap in symptoms and they do often occur simultaneously, anxiety and depression are actually very different types of "disorders". Nearly half of all people diagnosed with depression are also diagnosed with an anxiety disorder.

Anxiety and depression are on the rise globally. In 2018, almost 50,000 Americans lost their lives to suicide, an increase of 14% since 2000, and on average over ten million adults reported having serious thoughts of suicide in the year prior. 

00:00 Introduction
00:53 The Difference Between Anxiety and Depression
01:54 Anxiety and Depression Symptoms
02:26 Causes of Anxiety and Depression
03:29 Anxiety and Depression Long-Term Effects
05:16 Are Anxiety and Depression Curable?
05:36 Treatment for Anxiety and Depression
06:42 Medication for Anxiety and Depression
07:29 Foods That Reduce Anxiety and Depression
09:07 Habits That Reduce Anxiety and Depression

00:00 Introduction
00:32 How the Difference Shows in My Life
01:26 A Quick Word on Burnouts
02:36 An Objective Perspective on Solitude
03:30 Solitude as a Superpower
03:57 Leveraging Solitude
04:24 What Is Deep Work?
05:14 Styles of Deep Work
06:30 Disciplines of Execution
07:12 Putting It All Together

Loneliness and solitude may seem similar, but from my perspective, they are two entirely different states. The former represents feeling a lack of connection or belonging while solitude is the state of being physically alone yet enjoying your own presence. 

We can feel lonely even when we're surrounded by others because loneliness indicates a lack of connection, whereas solitude is the state of feeling connected to your inner self and being at peace.

The last significant time I felt lonely was about a year ago when I...

00:00 Introduction
00:25 Uncaught Dangers
01:48 The Loneliness Pandemic
02:45 What to do
03:20 Making Adjacent Friends
04:49 Put Your Phone Down
05:40 Join a Group or Class
06:56 Do's and Don'ts for Starting Friendships

If you're a software developer (or engineer, for that matter), chances are you've been working remotely for a while now. Technology has ushered in an age where the vast majority of knowledge workers can perform their core responsibilities from home.

It's great to be able to set your own hours and avoid the dreaded rush-hour traffic, but remote work has downsides that go beyond domestic distractions and blurred boundaries.

Working from home affects you and your colleagues. With the proper awareness, this can be a good thing. However, the reality is that there is less spontaneous social contact between workers, something we are very much accustomed to by nature. 

Research has found that digital channels such as Zoom don't trigger the entire range of physiological responses required for building trust and genuine connection. Only in-person interactions can do so - much like only nutrient-dense meals can nurture your body.

If you've ever felt like you're spending too much time staring at screens and not enough interacting with people in real life, I can tell you that you're not alone. A recent study found that excessive social media use can lead to withdrawal from real-life relationships and as a result, loneliness. It turns out that people who spent more than two hours per day on social media were twice as likely to feel socially isolated than those who only spent 30 minutes per day on the apps.

Loneliness is a topic that is often left unspoken. In our society, men opening up about their feelings is seen as weakness, and thus many feel ashamed to talk about it. But what if loneliness could actually harm us? What if we're not talking about it enough? Studies have shown that it can seriously impact our health and that community and social interactions are crucial for our well-being.