“People die from lack of shared empathy and affinity. By establishing social connectedness, we give hope a chance and the other can become heaven. ( "Le ciel c'est l'autre" )”― Erik Pevernagie
We all need healthy social connections in order to maintain both our physical and mental health. In one, ten year study of senior citizens, it was found that those who had strong social connections were 22% less likely to die. There are many ways to build our social connections, such as seeking out affinity groups in Slack or looking for neighborhood volunteer opportunities through NextDoor, but the simplest and most convenient way to start is to simply be present in each interaction.
Psychology Today’s “5 Ways to Add More Moments of Social Connection to Your Life” discusses some easy suggestions to make more social connections, starting with greeting people we interact with everyday and asking how they are and waiting for a response. Finally, in addition to the physical and mental benefits, social connections can also come in handy during emergencies as shown in this graphic from the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department:
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