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Suggested terms: I'll, Maya
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double down on
Meaning: To increase effort or commitment toward something.
Example: Maya doubled down on her physical and mental health.
up to a point
Meaning: True only partially or to a limited extent.
Example: Her healthy habits helped, but only up to a point.
made its way into
Meaning: To gradually enter or become part of something.
Example: The term “social health” hasn’t made its way into mainstream vocabulary.
can't thrive
Meaning: Unable to grow, develop, or function well.
Example: We can't thrive without strong social relationships.
go weeks at a time
Meaning: To spend multiple weeks doing something continuously.
Example: Many people go weeks at a time without talking to a friend.
feel like they have no one
Meaning: To feel completely without support or close relationships.
Example: One in five adults feel like they have no one to reach out to.
public health crisis
Meaning: A serious situation impacting the health of a large population.
Example: Loneliness has become a public health crisis.
untethered
Meaning: Feeling disconnected or without something stable to hold onto.
Example: Henry felt untethered after retiring.
dig into
Meaning: To explore something deeply.
Example: Let's dig into the 5-3-1 guideline.
to-love list
Meaning: A playful expression referring to a list of people you care about.
Example: She suggested writing a to-love list.
Note: A coined expression used specifically in this talk.
zooming out
Meaning: Looking at the bigger picture or broader perspective.
Example: Zooming out beyond what we do individually...
resilient
IPA: /rɪˈzɪl.i.ənt/ (UK), /rɪˈzɪl.jənt/ (US)
Meaning: Able to recover quickly from difficulties or adapt well to change.
Meaning: Able to recover quickly from difficulties or adapt well to change.
Example: Children are often resilient and can adapt to new environments quickly.
undermine
IPA: /ˌʌn.dəˈmaɪn/ (UK), /ˌʌn.dɚˈmaɪn/ (US)
Meaning: To weaken or damage something gradually.
Meaning: To weaken or damage something gradually.
Example: Constant criticism can undermine a person’s confidence.
longevity
IPA: /lɒnˈdʒev.ɪ.ti/ (UK), /lɑːnˈdʒev.ə.t̬i/ (US)
Meaning: Long life or the length of time something continues.
Meaning: Long life or the length of time something continues.
Example: Good nutrition and exercise contribute to longevity.
cherish
IPA: /ˈtʃer.ɪʃ/ (UK), /ˈtʃer.ɪʃ/ (US)
Meaning: To hold something dear; to value or care for deeply.
Meaning: To hold something dear; to value or care for deeply.
Example: She cherishes the memories of her childhood home.
untethered
IPA: /ʌnˈteð.əd/ (UK), /ʌnˈteð.ɚd/ (US)
Meaning: Not tied down or connected; feeling detached or free-floating.
Meaning: Not tied down or connected; feeling detached or free-floating.
Example: After retiring, he felt untethered without his daily routine.
acquaintance
IPA: /əˈkweɪn.təns/ (UK), /əˈkweɪn.təns/ (US)
Meaning: A person you know slightly but who is not a close friend.
Meaning: A person you know slightly but who is not a close friend.
Example: I met an old acquaintance at the conference last week.
intentional
IPA: /ɪnˈten.ʃən.əl/ (UK), /ɪnˈten.ʃən.əl/ (US)
Meaning: Done deliberately or on purpose.
Meaning: Done deliberately or on purpose.
Example: She made an intentional effort to spend more time with her family.
ingrained
IPA: /ɪnˈɡreɪnd/ (UK), /ɪnˈɡreɪnd/ (US)
Meaning: Firmly established and difficult to change.
Meaning: Firmly established and difficult to change.
Example: Cultural traditions are often deeply ingrained in society.
stigma
IPA: /ˈstɪɡ.mə/ (UK), /ˈstɪɡ.mə/ (US)
Meaning: A mark of shame or disapproval associated with a particular circumstance or quality.
Meaning: A mark of shame or disapproval associated with a particular circumstance or quality.
Example: There is still a stigma around discussing mental health openly.
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Why Social Health Is Key to Happiness and Longevity
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