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Relationships

Social Activity:
Staying Connected Matters!

 

Why?

Did you know that having someone who has your back is highly protective for your long-term health? This could be a friend, a family member, a partner, roommate or anyone who you feel you can trust and talk to.  Loneliness and social isolation are risk factors for your health and can matter more than your cholesterol and blood pressure!  Research shows that feeling socially connected and supported is a key factor in overall health and wellbeing no matter what age we are.

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Did You Know?

 

Ideas to Get Started!

 

Set a Valued Goal!

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Set a valued SMART positive thinking goal from the Ideas to get Started list, or choose one of your own. Remember the more specific, measurable and realistic your goal, the more likely you are to succeed!

Invitation: We invite you to try out The Wellness App(link is external) to track your goal over the next 4 weeks. No goal is too small and The Wellness App will encourage you along the way!

Explore Further!

Still not sure what to do?
Learn more about the science behind Relationships in Evidence section and explore these links:

Connect to Community Resources and Services - 211 - A national directory of community programs.
Conversations with Youth - A program that connects seniors nationally with others through phone calls.
Volunteer Canada - An organization that connects Canadians to local volunteer opportunities.
(link is external)What makes a good life? Lessons from the longest study on happiness - TED talk from the director of a 75-year old study on adult development and happiness. 
(link is external)Research on happiness and relationships - Guide to the most important studies connecting strong relationships and happiness.

 

 

Links to THRIVE Actions

 

 

 

LINKS TO THE THRIVE LEARNING CENTRE RESOURCES