The Power of Friendship

People survive and thrive through our social connections, and our relationships and friendships can bring us a lot of happiness! We are healthier, more resilient, and happier when we are able to surround ourselves with people that we love–friends, family, romantic partners–and stay connected to this smaller community of hearts within the larger community. Yet it does take effort to cultivate relationships, and to connect with people. Let’s take some time this month to do that work deliberately, and to celebrate all of the benefits that our connections can bring!

This challenge offers a chance to build resilience through strengthening our social connections.

Habit:
Get together face-to-face (with someone you don’t usually see daily)
Hug a friend or family member
Connect with someone you care about! (Write, visit, email, text with or call someone)

To Do:
Send a platonic Valentine to a friend or family member
(optional) Reconnect with an old friend
(optional) Get to know a new friend better

Reflection:
I adore doing challenges focused around community and connection. They always get a great response in the group, and I always love doing the activities! In February, I got together with some good friends, old and new, to make Valentines together, and it was a blast! I was also able to keep those good habits flowing forward into March, when I emailed a very old friend that I hadn’t spoken with in a decade, and hosted a fabulous pie-themed potluck!