Social Health: Thank You For Being A Friend

Why is Your Social Health Important?

Have you ever gone back and re-watched episodes of the Golden Girls? The 1980’s show was a hit not only because of the laughs it provided, but also because we loved to watch their friendship evolve. Your social health is important because you need people you can rely on and know when you are un-well. As human beings, we are not meant to do life alone or in isolation; our bodies feed off socialization. For example, you may feel happy after meeting a friend for lunch or feel better when a friend gives you a word of wisdom during hard times.

Think of social health as how we interact with the people around us. It could be friends, family, co-workers, or even complete strangers. The key to being Locked Into your social health is fostering relationships with people that are nurturing, supportive, and healthy.

Pro-tip: the way to have a good friend is to be a good friend!