Social Connections and Health - a podcast by Megan Bingham

In this episode, Meg talks about social health as one of the dimensions of wellness. She highlights that people need people, as healthy and secure relationships help us stay well, reduce anxiety, and build resilience. She also notes that social stress can contribute to self-doubt, especially for business owners doing their best to show up in the online space. 

Connecting with others can help us to shift our attention outward, maintain perspective, and stay grounded. Meg provides tips on making meaningful connections, even for those who are tight on time, and emphasizes that social connections should be prioritized.

Some of the key points are:

• People need people, and connecting with those we care about is crucial for our overall health and wellbeing.
• Social stress can occur due to individual or cultural factors, and healthy relationships help us build resilience.
• Connecting with others shifts our attention outward, which can help us maintain perspective and stay grounded.
• There are several ways to make meaningful connections, even for those who are tight on time.
• Social connections should be prioritized, and people should reach out to others during happy times as well.

If you are struggling with your mental health, please do not hesitate to reach out to a licensed health care provider.  Resources can be found here.

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