Emotional neglect can leave you wondering whether your life has any real purpose or meaning.

Two things are shown by research to make life feel meaningful: your emotions and relationships.

You can begin to feel that your life matters by welcoming your emotions back in.

Who hasn't, at some moments of their life, wondered what it's all for?

What am I supposed to be doing?

Does anything really matter?

I have noticed that some people struggle more than others with these questions.

And I've also realized that there seems to be something about growing up emotionally neglected that predisposes people even more to this struggle.

"But what could that possibly be?" you may be wondering, just as I have wondered for years.

Today, I'd like to share my best answers to all of these questions. I don't claim to know the meaning of life. But I can surely talk about what makes life feel meaningful.

2 Things That Make Life Feel Meaningful

Most psychologists, I think, would agree that two key factors make life feel meaningful, and both are supported by research:

Your Emotions: Your emotions drive, motivate, direct, and inspire you. The most memorable moments in your life are the ones........

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