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Social Wellness - Developing a sense of connection, belonging, and a well-developed support system.
Social well-being can be defined as our ability to effectively interact with people around us and to create a support system that includes family, friends and colleagues. It fosters connection with others and contributes to a sense of belonging. Social wellness is vital for our overall health and well-being. Relationships have just as much impact on physical health as other factors, such as: inactivity, high blood pressure, obesity, heart disease and smoking.
Social wellness involves relationships and social interaction with other individuals in both personal and professional life. It is important through all stages of life to develop and maintain healthy relationships and friendships. Introverts need to stay connected with others too – although do not have the high level of frequency as their extraverted counterparts. Due to COVID-19, social wellness may be more challenging to achieve - but it is possible!
Consider the following to enhance your social wellness and look for ways creative ways to get involved with others:
Volunteer
Taking a walk with a friend
Join a virtual club – or create your own – such as a book club
Connect with an old friend
Call and make someone's day who lives alone or is in a nursing home
Maintaining virtual connections with colleagues fosters trust and increases individual and team productivity. This is key to not feeling overwhelmed and isolated in a remote work environment. Encourage team collaboration on projects when possible, generating innovation, with creative ideas and solutions that might not have been imagined in remoteness. Create a team culture of care! Empower employees to provide feedback on what type of social interactions they enjoy – such as a virtual weekly huddle or virtual "happy" hour.
Social Wellness Resources
Social Wellness Resources
Social Wellness in 8 Easy Steps
Social Wellness in 8 Easy Steps
Did you know that having healthy relationships can improve overall health? It is called social wellness or social well-being. In this era of non-face-to-face digital social networking, people are becoming more isolated than ever. The health risks of isolation have been proven to be comparable to those of smoking cigarettes, high blood pressure, and obesity.
The reason why social wellness is so important is that people who have healthy relationships and a strong social network tend to live longer and respond better to stress. This reduction in stress and anxiety results in a healthier endocrine system, healthier cardiovascular functioning, and an enhanced immune system.
Back to School - Coping with Medical Conditions or Allergies
Back to School - Coping with Medical Conditions or Allergies
New year, new teachers, new classmates, and new adventures ahead. It's daunting for every child, even more so if they have a medical condition. This article contains the following tips to make sure they feel safe and at ease when the school year begins.
How and when to tell school or teachers about a medical condition
How your child can tell friends or classmates about their medical condition
Make sure you have any equipment or medication for the day. Consider how it needs to be stored during school hours.
Are there any other changes or adjustments that need to be made at school?
Lunch Allergies
Food and Diabetes
Asthmas and PE
Epilepsy and School Activities
Quiet, calming place for Autism or Aspersers
Make sure your child carries an ID care or wears a medical bracelet
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