Action for Happiness Calendar — July 2024

Dear readers, here you are the Action for Happiness HAPPINESS CALENDAR for July 2024.

This month’s theme is to help everyone feel like they belong.

The human need to belong is as fundamental as the need for food and shelter. It’s wired into our DNA, a leftover from our evolutionary past where forming strong social bonds meant survival.

But in today’s fast-paced, consumeristic, often isolating world, feeling like you truly belong can be a challenge.

I will shortly show you the importance of belonging and offer tips on how to cultivate that sense of connection, no matter your background or interests.

WHY BELONGING MATTERS

Feeling like you belong isn’t just about having a group of friends (although that’s certainly a part of it!). Belonging is about feeling seen, valued, and supported for who you are. It’s about knowing you have a place where you can be yourself, express your ideas freely, and contribute to something larger than yourself.

Studies have shown that a strong sense of belonging has numerous benefits, including:

• Improved mental and physical health
• Increased happiness and well-being
• Greater resilience in the face of stress