The Different Ways to Reduce Stress
No one enjoys being alone! According to the CDC, "Talking with friends, neighbors and loved ones about your feelings and concerns can relieve stress and promote resilience."
Socialize!
Why Should You Socialize?
Social support from your family, friends, and others are a great way to combat negative feelings from depression or other psychological issues. "Perceived social support has been consistently related to well-being, as the perceived levels of support, love, and care can provide positive experiences" (Loannou, Kassianos, Symeou, 2019).
What is Social Support?
"Perceived social support refers to how individuals perceive friends, family members and others as sources available to provide material, psychological and overall support during times of need. Perceived social support has been consistently related to well-being, as the perceived levels of support, love, and care can provide positive experiences" (Siedlecki et al., 2014).
This is important because studies have suggested that a higher level of perceived social support an individual has, the better their physical and mental health will be along with a decreased rate of depression.
Let's Explore Some of the Different Ways to Socialize!
Exercise is a Great Way to Meet New People!
Joining various group activities such as yoga, dance, indoor cycling, or basketball are great ways to meet new people. Bring a friend with you or introduce yourself to others there.
Spend Time With Family!
Social support from family has been shown to significantly lower depressive symptoms. Make sure to organize a family dinner or event to get everyone together!
Hang Out With Friends!
If its been a while, reach out via phone call, text, or video chatting and see how their doing! They may also be wanting to reach out but don't want to bother you.
