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Inside This Issue 1 The Bennetts’ Disneyland Adventure 2 Is Your Attitude Holding You Back? 3 Taking Each Moment as It Comes
3 Creamy Parmesan Orecchiette 4 Time With Friends Improves Mental Health
What’s good for our minds is good for our bodies. So, these results probably stem from how friendship improves our mental health. We all know from experience that spending time with friends can reduce stress and boost our moods. But friends also give us a sense of belonging, purpose, and worth many people find crucial to good mental health. And while friends aren’t therapists, having their support during difficult times can prove invaluable. Unfortunately, not everyone has close friendships. Life gets busy, and connections from when we were younger fade to the background. We lose touch with people as we move or change jobs. And forming new friendships feels much more difficult than during our school years. How do you even meet new people?
You’ve got to put yourself out there. But it’s crucial to do so strategically. Joining a book club when you don’t enjoy reading won’t help you secure the meaningful friendships you want. So, what do you most enjoy? There are groups for all sorts of hobbies available in your community if you take the time to look for them. If you feel passionate about a cause, volunteer work is an excellent way to meet new people. And religious people often make great friends in faith communities. Building friendships takes time, and it won’t happen overnight. Don’t try to force closeness — you’ll only scare people off! Think of it a bit like dating. Both sides must work out for themselves whether they
We all know spending time with friends makes us feel good, but did you also know it promotes better health? Studies have shown people who stay socially connected have lower blood pressure and a lower risk of the inflammation that can lead to heart attacks or strokes. At least one review has also found people with meaningful relationships live longer than their lonely counterparts. That’s What Friends Are For HOW FRIENDSHIPS BENEFIT YOUR MENTAL HEALTH
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