Healthy Habit – Time for Friends. Track 5 out of 7 days
Did you make time to connect with a friend today?
Log in to your wellness account on October 12-18 to learn to rekindle, maintain, and prioritize the friendships in your life.
Why it matters?
As kids, when it came to friendships, most of us had it pretty good. Nourished by school, play dates and extracurriculars, it was easier for those relationships to form (and last).
As adults, it’s a totally different story. We’re busy, often juggling work and personal priorities. This can make it tough to connect with our friends…but no less important!
Strong social circles support our physical and emotional health. They lower our risk of depression and high blood pressure, helping us live longer. How?
• They help us feel less isolated and alone.
• They improve our confidence and self-worth.
• They make us feel like we belong.
• They support us through grief or difficult situations.
Plus, they bring us joy—and we can never have too much of that!
Take these next few days to focus on your friendships. Together, we’ll learn how to stay connected to the people close to you.
Sources:
George, Kavitha. Schneider, Claire Marie. (March 15, 2022). 4 tips to stay connected when your friends live far away. NPR. Retrieved 10/5/23 from: https://www.npr.org/2022/03/14/1086433752/stay-connected-long-distance-friends
Lawler, Moira. (July 21, 2023). Why Friendships Are So Important for Health and Well-Being. Everyday Health. Retrieved 10/5/23 from: https://www.everydayhealth.com/emotional-health/social-support.aspx
Mayo Clinic. (January 12, 2022). Friendships: Enrich your life and improve your health. Retrieved 10/5/23 from: https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/in-depth/friendships/art-20044860
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