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Most of us know that being alone for long stretches of time can
lead to feeling sad, blue or even depressed. Research
tells us that reaching out to others can have valuable long-term health effects that may help us live
longer, quality-filled years.
Being able to thrive in the
face of adversity or learning to become resilient can actually change our
body’s chemical response to both internal and environmental stress. One way to become a more resilient person is to share our lives with
others. Building relationships with others and attending to
those relationships over time makes us stronger both mentally and physically.
Ways to
build positive social support:
- Listen and be attentive
- Affirm others and give positive feedback freely
- Engage in physical activity with friends when
appropriate
- Offer your assistance:
babysit, run errands, volunteer, etc.
Learn more...
Source: National Center for Biotechnology Information
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