Social Wellness

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Social Wellness

• Jackie Bergdahl

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Social Wellness Facts

• Social isolation is unhealthy
• Social networks reduce stress and enhance
  self-esteem
• 1 in 5 feel lonely and isolated
• Touch improves health
• Laughter is good medicine
• Close friendships improve immunity

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Social Wellness What is it?

• Enjoy being with others
• Comfortable at work and play
• Develop and build friendships
• Empathy and caring for others
• Communicating feelings and needs
• Allowing others to care for us

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Importance of Social Wellness

• We are social beings
• We need relationship skills
• Peacefully resolve interpersonal conflicts
• Improved quality of life

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Signs of Good Social Wellness

• Ability to adjust to new experiences
• Value diversity and treat others with respect
• Value time alone
• People enjoy being with you

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Signs of Good Social Wellness

• Values, beliefs and attitudes are consistent
• Aware of social concerns
• Involved in solving community problems
• Well informed

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Improving Social Wellness

• Know your needs
• Pursue your needs
• Connect with others
• Talk to people who are supportive
• Join a club or volunteer

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Improving Social Wellness

• Articulate your thoughts
• Attend social events
• Visit neighbors and friends
• Call up or email long lost friends
• Ask questions
• Learn how to say no

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Social Wellness

• Contributions to society make lives meaningful
• Leave legacy for others
• Examine your degree of connectedness
• Actively improve your world