Steven Heine, a social and cultural psychology professor, emphasizes the importance of meaning in life, especially during challenging times marked by increased anxiety and despair. His new book, "Start Making Sense: How Existential Psychology Can Help Us Build Meaningful Lives in Absurd Times," outlines practices from existential psychology that can help individuals find purpose and worth. He argues that interpersonal connections significantly contribute to a sense of meaning, which is vital for mental resilience and overall well-being in tumultuous times.
...the sense of leading a meaningful life protects us from anxiety and uncertainty. When people feel that their lives are meaningful, a sense of purpose guides them.
The emerging field of existential psychology has provided evidence-based answers to what makes a life meaningful. Ultimately, meaning is about connections, and a meaningful life is richly connected.
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