Thoughtful Money with Adam Taggart How To Matter & Live With Purpose | Jennifer Wallace
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Dec 25, 2025 Jennifer Wallace, New York Times bestselling author and researcher, dives into the concept of 'mattering' in relation to our sense of purpose and wellbeing. She highlights the evolutionary importance of feeling like we matter and the dire consequences of unmet mattering needs, such as loneliness and mental health issues. The conversation explores how modern individualism and tech erode our sense of connection, while offering practical steps to rebuild this essential aspect of life. Jennifer also emphasizes the significance of intrinsic values and everyday rituals in fostering a sense of belonging.
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Workplace Mattering Shapes Family Health
- Workplaces are major arenas where mattering is earned or eroded because adults spend most waking hours there.
- Disengaged adults at work harm family resilience and youth mental health downstream.
Two Questions To Test If You Matter
- Ask yourself two questions: do people know you for who you are, and do you add value to others even in small ways?
- Use vulnerability and small acts of contribution to rebuild your sense of mattering.
Use Invitations And Role Models To Reconnect
- Harness invitations: accept or issue small social invitations even when messy to build connection.
- Role models and small steps (e.g., hosting dinner) help rebuild social life after transitions.
