Psychology of happiness. Алексей Сабадырь

of belonging and purpose.

      How to build supportive relationships

      Building supportive relationships takes time and effort. Here are some tips that can help:

      Be open and vulnerable:

      By sharing your thoughts and feelings, you create the basis for deep connections.

      Be supportive of others:

      Provide emotional, informational, instrumental, and evaluative support to those you care about.

      Listen actively:

      When others speak, listen carefully and try to understand their point of view.

      Be reliable:

      Be there for your loved ones when they need support and guidance.

      Set boundaries:

      Set clear boundaries to protect your own well-being and respect the boundaries of others.

      Relationships and social support are an important component of a healthy, fulfilling life. By building strong connections and receiving support from people who care about us, we can improve our mental and physical health, increase our resilience to stress, and live longer, more meaningful lives.

      Chapter 4: Purpose and meaning in life

      The vectors of meaning and purpose have been intertwined throughout human history, prompting us to introspect and search for deeper levels of existence. In this chapter, we explore various concepts of purpose and meaning, their impact on our well-being, and how to find and implement them in our lives.

      Concepts of purpose and meaning

      Purpose: a state in which a person has a clear idea of a desired outcome and a path to achieving it. It is a sense of direction and motivation that fuels our actions.