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Connection

Connection is the feeling that you belong to a group and generally feel close to other people; a core psychological need, essential to feeling satisfied with your life. 

Start Simple. Give Freely.

The smallest gestures can mean the most. Here are ideas to inspire you.

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PERMA Enhancing Practices: Connection

Connection enhances engagement and relationships.

Positive Emotion

Developing feelings of contentment and joy.

Engagement

Being absorbed, interested, and involved in an activity.

Relationships

Feeling loved, supported, and valued by others. Other people matter!

Meaning

Having a sense of purpose, feeling life is valuable and worth living, or connecting to something greater than ourselves.

Accomplishments

Working toward and reaching goals and feeling able to complete tasks and daily responsiblities. Feeling of mastery and acheivement.