By Jennifer Wickham — 2019
We cannot separate the importance of a sense of belonging from our physical and mental health.
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The bodies of lonely people are markedly different from the bodies of non-lonely people.
Recent research is establishing the critical nature of social belongingness.
Through the years, I have learned ways to manage these people-pleasing tendencies, and feel more like myself. Here are four tips — if you find yourself feeling lonely — to achieve a greater sense of belonging.
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