«Owning
a pet gives you a sense of purpose and belonging that can increase feelings of positivity and lower stress levels, all of which translates to health benefits,» Dr. Allen McConnell, a psychology professor at Miami University, says.
Caring for
pets gives us a sense of purpose and joy and makes one feel less alone.
Not exact matches
As well - intentioned as humans may be, Alison Stone, LCSW, explains that in addition to
giving us a
sense of purpose in caring for something,
pets provide a kind
of reliable companionship that humans can't, and that's great for our mental health.
The entire
purpose of letting
Peter swing around New York is so
give us a
sense of his voice, to let the reader know that
Peter has a sarcastic
sense of humor that just doesn't stop.
Opening your heart and home to a hard - to - place
pet can
give you a great
sense of pride and
purpose.
A new
pet friend
gives veterans a renewed
sense of purpose and reason to live.
Your
pet should not feel cramped, but do not use a crate that is too big, that will defeat the
purpose of giving the dog the
sense of having his own enclosed «den.»
By adopting a homeless
pet, you show compassion for an animal in need, and this can
give you a greater
sense of purpose.
Petting an animal relieves stress and lowers blood pressure, walking and playing with a dog keeps obesity at bay and bonding with an animal curbs loneliness and
gives your life a
sense of purpose.
All
of the companion
pets that Patrick and his wife have acquired are
giving him a
sense of purpose he thought long lost after he left the Army.