October 14
Relationships & Mental Wellbeing
Science tells us that friendship is important for mental wellbeing. It can act as a buffer against loneliness which is associated with mental health issues.
There is also information that tells us what kind of friendships are best for mental wellbeing. We will be going over that this week as well. Setting boundaries is important to maintain healthy relationships.
1. What do you look for in a friend?
2. What is one of your qualities that makes you a good friend?
3. How does it feel when you spend time with loved ones/friends? Make sure you carve out space in your schedule to do that.
types of relationships
There are different words to describe relationships:
Codependent, casual, balanced, committed, disconnected - you can describe the current state of a relationship in your life.
There are different relationships you can form throughout your life:
Friendships
Family
Acquaintances
Team member
1. Think of the people you enjoy spending time the most with. What words describe those relationships?
2. What are words you want to use to describe your friendships? How do you think those can achieve those descriptions (we'll talk about this, so don't worry if you cannot think of steps right now!)
more resources
The Wellbeing Puzzle
We have talked a lot about mental wellbeing that involves being aware of the self. But what about being aware of others? Connecting with others is equally important.