Staying Connected

     Building strong relationships with others is a very important aspect of maintaining your mental health. Being a human means being an inherently social creature, and our connections with others play a key role in our emotional well being. In this blog I'm going to be talking about why staying connected is so important to our mental health.

    First, a reason why staying connected is so important is because of the emotional support it provides. Having a consistent and strong support system means so much and I don't think people realize just how much friends and family can act as your therapy. It's crucial to have a safe space where you can express your feelings, fears, and concerns. Knowing that you have someone to turn to during challenging times is and can be really comforting in those moments.

    Next, keeping connected with people can reduce your feelings of isolation. I think this one gets people the most because we get into the mindset of "I don't want to be around people because Im not my best right now or im upset". This is fine for a temporary fix but spending too much time alone will only pull you further and further away from people. Which then leaves you alone with your thoughts and feelings and if you aren't feeling the best mentally could pull you into a deeper hole.

    Last, but certainly not least is to help improve your self esteem. Having positive relationships with people that care about you can boost your confidence and self esteem. When you feel like you're valued and appreciated by others, it usually causes you to have a more positive outlook on life.


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