Mattering is that sense that you would be missed if you didn’t show up. It goes beyond belonging and leaves us feeling like not only do we count, but we also can make a valuable contribution to others. It’s essential to our well-being and research shows that those who believe they matter are more capable of achieving their goals. They are happier in their relationships and act with greater self-compassion.
On the flip side, those who don’t feel as though they matter to anyone are more likely to suffer from burnout, anxiety, and depression. They also have a higher risk of aggressive behavior and death by suicide.
But here’s the thing, mattering is malleable. We can increase it for ourselves and others, and in this episode, Polly explains how.
To get in touch with Polly and more on mattering join the Simply Said community at https://pollycampbell.substack.com and check out her piece on how we can feel we matter on Psychology Today at https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/imperfect-spirituality/202311/do-you-matter
And thank you for listening. You matter in a very real way to Polly and all of us at Simply Said. Happy New Year.
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