From the course: Wellbeing as a Habit: Tips and Best Practices

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Building connection for wellbeing

Building connection for wellbeing

From the course: Wellbeing as a Habit: Tips and Best Practices

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Building connection for wellbeing

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- There is a wealth of research pointing to the fact social connections result in a huge number of mental health benefits such as boosting mood, reducing stress, and improving self-esteem. On the flip side, a lack of social connection can contribute to depression, insomnia, and cognitive decline. Connection is such an important factor for positive health and wellbeing. Research has shown a lack of human connection was found to potentially be more harmful to health than smoking and obesity. Positive human connection creates a sense of closeness that results in feelings of safety, belonging, and security. Connection can occur when two or more people interact in a way where everyone feels valued, seen, and heard without judgment. Connection could be a chat with a friend, a hug from a family member after a long day, a lunchtime walk with a colleague. Connection doesn't always have to include words. Time spent in close…

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