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Big joy: how to light up your life with “micro-acts” of kindness and connection
Aka, simple ways to feel a little happier and more connected in day-to-day life.
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Traveling in your 30s and 40s is best – here’s why
From less social anxiety to more financial wiggle room, there are plenty of reasons why our 30s and 40s are the best time to travel. Here’s why…
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Happiness is an inside job: why I’m child-free by choice
Here’s how yoga teacher Charlotte Holmes learnt to ignore a torrent of societal pressures.
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Lifelong friendships: Surprising secrets to making lasting friends
Lifelong friendships are enriching and help to ground us in life. Discover the key to making lasting friends, plus the benefits of low-maintenance friendships.
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The ultimate solo travel guide to New Zealand: Here’s everything you need to know
Want to travel solo in New Zealand? Discover everything about heading to New Zealand as a solo traveler including top destinations and safety tips.
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Three lessons from Aristotle on friendship
According to Greek philosopher, Aristotle, friendship has to be mutual. Here are his three lessons that are still applicable today.
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Love, joy and magic: what does friendship mean to you?
“Some friends show up for the party, others show up when it ends. There are only a handful of people who want to stick around for both.”
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Are you a friendship people-pleaser? How to push back and say “no” kindly
Do you steamroll over your own needs to keep your friends happy? Learn how to set better boundaries.
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Not all women who freeze their eggs want to have children
The decision to freeze your eggs can be down to medical reasons or societal pressures to retain the option, rather than a desire to have children.
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Connection and support: meet Flash Pack’s top voices of friendship
These wonderful people will inspire you to put friendship first in life, with their unique takes on meaningful connection.
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“Will you be my friend?” Inside my terrifying experiment to connect with New Yorkers
Watch Flash Pack co-founder Lee Thompson test the kindness of strangers, in a unique friendship project on the streets of NYC.
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Here’s why taking a mental health day can be good for you
Taking a day off work for your mental health can be good for you, but it’s important to know how to make the most of it. Here’s how…
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What if we structured our lives around friends, not work?
Friendship often takes second place in life. Refocusing on people, not work, may help to shift the balance.
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Dunbar’s number: my theory that humans can only maintain 150 friendships
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How to make friends in Los Angeles
Looking to meet like-minded people in Los Angeles? Find out how to meet new people and book your place at our Solo Cities events.
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How to make friends in London
Looking to meet like-minded people in London? Find out how to meet new people and book your place at our Solo Cities events.
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Power of friendship: what I learnt being child-free when my friends have kids
You don’t have to echo other people’s life choices in order to feel connected to them. Here’s why.
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How to make friends in New York City
Looking to meet like-minded people in New York? Find out how to meet new people and book your place at our Solo City events.
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In Focus: photographer Rachel Sarah shares her extraordinary Iceland escape
We get an insider’s look at Flash Pack’s Iceland adventure through the lens of photographer Rachel Sarah.
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This is what happens to anxiety when we spend time with friends
One conversation a day with an empathetic listener can help to dial down stress.