Image Credit: peopleimages12/123rf.com A new perspective on the importance of feeling valued is presented in Jennifer Breheny Wallace’s recent book, “Mattering.” Wallace, who has dedicated years to studying the concept, highlights a growing concern in society: the loneliness epidemic stemming from what she refers to as the “mattering gap.” This gap represents the distance between…
Image Credit: todayistuesday/123rf.com Recent research highlights a new understanding of joy, emphasizing that it is not merely a state to be achieved but a natural biological response that can be cultivated under the right conditions. Unlike the societal expectation for joy to be an uninterrupted experience, psychology suggests that feelings of joy emerge when individuals…
Image Credit: sviatlankayanka/123rf.com In a world saturated with advice on personal development, mental health experts emphasize a more focused approach to achieving well-being. Researchers, including leading mental health consultant Julie Radlauer-Doerfler, highlight five foundational principles that can help individuals navigate life’s complexities and cultivate happiness. The first principle stresses the importance of knowing one’s values…
