By Melinda Smith, Jeanne Segal — 2020
We all want to be happy. But is becoming happier even possible? These five tips can show you how to get more joy and satisfaction out of life.
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One trait of highly successful people is having a positive outlook on life, always moving forward, always learning – especially when it’s hard. We’re not typically grateful for the “worst” things in our lives. If we want to have a growth mindset, we should be.
We all crave a sense of belonging, whether we realize it or not. Whether it’s at social gatherings, at work, or in our families, we want to feel accepted and comfortable.
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Finding ways to belong can help ease the pain of loneliness.
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We cannot separate the importance of a sense of belonging from our physical and mental health.
The need to belong, also known as belongingness, refers to a human emotional need to affiliate with and be accepted by members of a group.
It’s easy to believe that our health is largely the result of our behaviors and habits, but marginalization and isolation are serious public health problems that also affect personal health.
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Tara Brach discusses RAIN, a technique she frequently teaches to her students and also uses in her own life.