By HRC Staff — 2017
HRC recognizes the fundamental role parents play in fostering a safe and inclusive community for young people.
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Children with autism express themselves truthfully regardless of the social consequences. I know, because I am autistic.
For many people of faith, the motivation to fight against transgender discrimination in public policy comes from their religious identities, not despite them.
One trait of highly successful people is having a positive outlook on life, always moving forward, always learning – especially when it’s hard. We’re not typically grateful for the “worst” things in our lives. If we want to have a growth mindset, we should be.
We all crave a sense of belonging, whether we realize it or not. Whether it’s at social gatherings, at work, or in our families, we want to feel accepted and comfortable.
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Finding ways to belong can help ease the pain of loneliness.
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We cannot separate the importance of a sense of belonging from our physical and mental health.
The need to belong, also known as belongingness, refers to a human emotional need to affiliate with and be accepted by members of a group.
It’s easy to believe that our health is largely the result of our behaviors and habits, but marginalization and isolation are serious public health problems that also affect personal health.
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In low seasons, while you sit in the waiting room of life, patience is a superpower. But by adopting these seven mindsets, you can run circles around life’s challenges.