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Sense of belonging

castx866 — 2025-02-21 03:33:55 UTC

"A sense of belonging in a group can significantly impact a person’s mental health, reducing anxiety, stress and loneliness (which we know also impact oxidative stress and inflammation!)." (Amy Doneen, 2023).

Knowing your purpose

castx866 — 2025-02-21 03:42:03 UTC

"Research shows that when someone knows and can explain their sense of purpose, they have a 15% lower risk of dying prematurely." (uclahealth, 2024)

Forming positive relationships

castx866 — 2025-02-21 03:44:01 UTC

"Forging relationships with healthy individuals or joining groups focused on good health may help you develop healthier habits." (uclahealth, 2024)

High quality relationships vs low quality

castx866 — 2025-02-21 04:00:42 UTC

"Persons who have adequate (good quality) social relationships are supposed to
have 50% more chances of survival in comparison with those who have insufficient or relationships of a poor quality." (Elena Nedelcu, pp 19)

Need for relationships

castx866 — 2025-02-21 04:06:18 UTC

"Loneliness generates human sufferance, especially to elderly persons and may lead to the appearance of serious health problems, such as: depression, cognitive decline and even cardiovascular problems." (Elena Nedelcu, pp 15)

Connection

castx866 — 2025-02-21 04:18:39 UTC

Both talk about the importance of having a purpose and belonging within your community to live longer and happier.

Connection

castx866 — 2025-02-21 04:20:45 UTC

Both talk about the need for high quality relationships, not just any unhealthy forms of relationships.

Relationships in our lives

castx866 — 2025-02-21 04:27:22 UTC

"Humans have traditionally lived communally, looking out for one another, supporting one another and sharing in the joys and challenges of life." (Amy Doneen, 2023).

Connection

castx866 — 2025-02-21 04:28:51 UTC

One talks about how humans have traditionally lived communally and we need each other to live longer, and the other talks about what happens when were lonely and don't have a good community around us.