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🌟 Exciting Announcement! 🌟 Hey everyone! 😊 A few years ago, I found myself at a social event where I knew no one. I stood by the snack table, feeling like an outsider. Just when I was about to retreat, a friendly face approached me and struck up a conversation. That simple act of kindness transformed my entire evening and reminded me of the power of genuine connections. This Friendship Day, I want to help you create similar moments of connection. Join me for a special workshop where we’ll dive into building lasting friendships, overcoming social anxiety, and addressing loneliness. I’m thrilled to invite you to a special workshop just in time for Friendship Day! 🎉 📅 Date: 3rd August 2024 ⏰ Time: 4 PM 📍 Location: Google Meet In our fast-paced world, finding genuine connections can be tough. But it doesn’t have to be. Let’s come together to explore how we can develop lasting friendships and support each other. 💬🤝 ✨ Here’s what we’ll cover: - Building meaningful connections - Understanding the challenges and opportunities of social support - Overcoming social anxiety - Addressing loneliness Whether you’re someone who finds it hard to open up or just wants to strengthen your existing friendships, this workshop will offer valuable insights and practical tips. Plus, it’s a great way to meet new people who are on the same journey as you! 🌟 🌟 Special Offer! 🌟 The original price of ₹1199 is now reduced to ₹399! Don’t miss out on this Friendship Day special! Register now at www.anjalimahalke.com and let’s make this a memorable experience together! 🌈 Can’t wait to see you all there! 😊 #FriendshipDay #MentalHealth #SocialSupport #Connections #Workshop

Exciting opportunity alert! Join the Well 5-Day Friendship Challenge featured in the NY Times. Strengthen your bonds and discover your friendship style in this weeklong tune-up. Did you know? In 1990, only 3% of Americans reported having no close friends. Fast forward to 2021, and that number has surged to 12%, contributing to what experts call a loneliness crisis. Reflecting on my personal journey of connecting with like-minded individuals, I've experienced the power of intentional friendships. By setting goals and taking action through vision boarding, I've cultivated meaningful relationships that enrich my life. Thank you to all my new close friends for the shared journey! Friendship is a cornerstone of well-being, impacting both physical and mental health. Despite the shrinking social circles, experts reassure us that improving friendships is within reach. The 5-Day Challenge, starting June 10, offers evidence-based strategies to revive relationships and deepen connections with valued individuals. Each day brings a simple yet impactful exercise to enhance platonic bonds. Sign up for the Well newsletter to access the challenge exclusively for New York Times subscribers. By the end of the week, you'll feel more connected and equipped to nurture lasting friendships. Don't miss out on this opportunity to prioritize and strengthen your social connections! Michelle La Perrière Melinda Tourangeau Kara Potter Hani F. Paul Knowlton, Esq., MDiv. Kathy Aronson Kevin JT Binder #friendship #makingadifference

🌍💞 Happy International Day of Friendship! 💞🌍 Our social connections are vital to our happiness levels and mental wellbeing. We may be digitally connected to many people, but what is the quality of those connections? I'm connected to a lot of people through many social media platforms. I value seeing people's posts, ideas, insights. I get to learn. The truth is however I probably have a couple of handfuls of real, true, quality and deep connections. To be honest, that's enough for me. My friendship groups have always been small but important and valuable. Why does social connection matter? 🥰 Emotional Support: Friends and family provide a support system during tough times, helping us to cope with what life throws at us. 🫂 Sense of Belonging: Being part of a community or a group can give us a sense of purpose and belonging, which is vital for our self-esteem. 📝 Encouragement and Motivation: Positive social interactions can boost our mood and encourage us to adopt healthier lifestyles. 🌟 Shared Joy: Celebrating successes and joyous moments with others enhances our overall happiness and well-being. 🧑🤝🧑 Reducing Loneliness: Regular interaction with others helps reduce feelings of loneliness and isolation, which are major risk factors for mental health. #MentalHealth #SocialConnection #WellBeing #SupportSystem #Community

Building Friendships: Tips for Making New Friends Friendships are a fundamental aspect of human life, offering emotional support, companionship, and a sense of community. Developing and sustaining friendships is vital for maintaining mental and emotional health. Scientific studies have demonstrated that robust social connections correlate with higher levels of happiness, lower stress levels, and enhanced self-esteem. Friends provide valuable support through active...

One of the core principles of LITSG that I write about in "The Life Is Too Short Guy" is Can't Make it Alone. I have been on the Happiness Tour speaking to audiences across the country. One of the core exercises is to have participants prepare a Friendship Plan. It is amazing what you can do to strengthen your relationships if you make it a priority. As the Harvard study on "what makes a good life" emphasizes, social networks, connects, and support are so vitally important to happiness, longevity, physical, and mental health. What is your plan for strengthening your social network? Do you proactively invest time, energy, and resources in reconnecting with friends, deepening bonds, and building new relationships? Make today the day you reach out to an old friend or plant the seeds for a new relationship. #lifeistooshortguy #litsg

Just in time for Summer socializing: A 5-day challenge to grow and deepen our friendships! We've been hearing a lot about the growing concerns about social isolation and loneliness, and their impact on physical and mental health. In the midst of our busy lives, how can we take small steps forward? For New York Time subscribers: check out this 5 Day Friendship Challenge https://nyti.ms/45iKzco Today's tip was about how to "Repot a Friendship" which entails identifying an existing relationship and seeking to intentionally deepen it by creating opportunities to bring new contexts into the relationship. This might mean engaging in a new activity together or building connections between two of your contacts who do not yet know one another. I think workplace relationships are a perfect place to seek repotting actions. What small step can you take today to learn something more or deepen a connection with those you work with everyday? #SocialConnection #Friendship #WorkplaceWellbeing

Today is #internationaldayoffriendship and a chance to celebrate all our friendships and relationships. 💖 Connecting with others is important for your mental wellbeing. Friendships can help you to build a sense of belonging and self-worth, as well as providing emotional support and allow you to support others in return. So reach out to a friend today 😀 [ALT TEXT] Image 1 is a vibrant pink graphic with the logo and text "Mind in Mid Herts" at the top. Below the logo, the text reads "Happy International Day of Friendship" in white, bold letters. At the bottom of the image, there is a simple white line drawing of two hands clasping each other, symbolising friendship and support. Image 2 is a bright pink background with the logo and text of Mind in Mid Herts. The text reads: 'Call a friend to see how they're feeling. Invite a friend for a walk in the sun. Join a class or activity and try to make a new friend. Say thank-you to a friend who's always there

IF YOU CAN'T SAY SOMETHING NICE, DON'T SAY NOTHING AT ALL !! In life, you meet several kinds of people. Many of them enter your circle of friends. Often, you don't choose them; life takes its turns, and acquaintances become friends, gradually becoming a part of your countable circle 🤝 As I reflect on my journey, I am incredibly grateful for the friends who have become like family ❤️ But today, I want to talk about those people who become a very close part of the friendship circle but are the ones who always want to pull you down. Not necessarily in a professional way, but they drain you mentally. All the superficial aspects are all that matters to them. Not necessarily are they perfect, but they never miss an opportunity to let you know what you lack, always pointing out what could have been better 😔 One moment you think it's a happy-go-lucky day, and the next, you're left thinking, "I wish I could do this/have that/be that." The more you talk to them, the more flaws they point out 😕 Rather, I suggest choosing to be out of such 'friendship'. Choose mental peace. I pray that those who plan on being in anyone's friend list learn to see the good in people. There is an entire world outside to show someone their flaws. Friends are meant to be appreciative and supportive. "IF YOU CAN'T SAY SOMETHING NICE, DON'T SAY NOTHING AT ALL!!" 🐰 Here's to fostering positive relationships and lifting each other up. Let's be the friends who build each other up, not tear each other down 🌈 #Friendship #Support #PositiveVibes #MentalHealth #ProfessionalGrowth #Gratitude

As we have all observed, there is an epidemic of loneliness. It doesn't come so much from not having people around, but from not finding companionship in that company. We feel alone even amidst people. Also, people have started to ghost a lot more. Suddenly, they are not calling you. Suddenly, they are not around. Or one day, they snap on a relatively small issue and never get in touch again. We are the ones doing it too. Suddenly, it's too much work to stay in touch with so and so irritating friend. Why does this happen? Why were there lifelong friendships among our parents and their friends, but transitory ones for us? These are some common themes that I have observed: A. Persistence - You will not like all your friends all the time. They will make statements that will make you cringe. Their political ideologies will make you doubt your own sanity. But stay in touch. Respect the person, not their thoughts or actions. Unless there is significant mistrust (with evidence) and disrespect, keep the friendship going. Reach out. B. Consistency - If you call each other once a year on birthdays, do that EVERY SINGLE YEAR. If you only ever send one message once a year, send it every year. If you meet on the last Saturday of every month, clear everything else in that time slot.  Consistency comes from prioritisation. To be consistent in a largely VUCA world, you will have to learn to say NO - to new connections, new opportunities, new distractions. For something to be lasting, you have to make it last. Not lost. C. Communication - When someone appears upset with you, ask them why. Then, truly listen to what they are saying. When someone asks you if you are upset, and you are, do tell them what's bothering you. These open communications and fights have become so rare in our forever polite and politically correct world. A good fight and a good cry are included in the ingredients for a great, lasting friendship. What are your tips for saving connections and friendships? What have you observed? #CombatingLoneliness #MentalHealth

A 2-part article examining what makes for healthy, and unhealthy, friendships and relationships: https://lnkd.in/e_bCjiSc https://lnkd.in/eJgptdd2