{"id":310974,"date":"2022-04-11T10:16:45","date_gmt":"2022-04-11T14:16:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wanderlust.com\/?p=310974"},"modified":"2022-04-11T10:16:45","modified_gmt":"2022-04-11T14:16:45","slug":"friendship-an-important-element-of-a-healthy-life-2-uk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wanderlust.com\/de\/journal\/friendship-an-important-element-of-a-healthy-life-2-uk\/","title":{"rendered":"Friendship: An Important Element of a Healthy Life"},"content":{"rendered":"

Turns out having your own tribe<\/a> might be better for you in terms of your health, rather than just accruing likes on your latest Instagram post<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Adolescent times are tough: You’re getting to know yourself, facing the impending (and inevitable) „awkward“ stage of pre-teendom, and likely pushing back against your parents\u2014all the while taking on school, a social life, and extracurriculars. It always helps to face these trying times with a confidant, someone to lean on, a shoulder to cry on, an ear to bend, and, at times, a „partner in crime.\u201d What you might not know is that having a friend by your side can also help your health.<\/p>\n

The Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences<\/a>, examines the effects of social relationships and interactions on health. According to the study, an: \u201cAnalyses of multiple dimensions of social relationships within multiple samples across the life course produced consistent and robust associations with health.\u201d<\/p>\n

In short: Social interactions and forming relationships are\u00a0good for you, and your health, and have lasting benefits. The positive effects of the relationships formed in adolescence and adulthood carry throughout your life and into old age<\/a>.<\/p>\n

When you think about it, it seems the evidence was there all along. When you’re anxious for a test, nervous for a job interview, or are having an especially trying day at work\u2014what do you most often do? Text a classmate, commiserate with peers, or reach out to friends to help you through the stressful time. You call or text, get comforted, gain perspective, and then typically feel better.<\/p>\n

According to an article from Time<\/a><\/em>, \u201cRecipe for Longevity: No Smoking, Lots of Friends\u201d: \u201cRecent lab studies have shown that, in a stressful situation, blood pressure and heart rate will increase less when people are accompanied by a person who is close to them.\u201d So your „phone a friend“ reaction, or meeting up with a buddy to reflect on a tough day, is actually benefiting you on a higher level.<\/p>\n

Though having „me time“ is important for your health, social isolation<\/a> can be a lonely, and even dangerous, territory. But don’t just sit behind a screen and write to people via social media. According to an article in Slate<\/em><\/a>: „A [sic] study of Facebook users found that the amount of time you spend on the social network is inversely related to how happy you feel throughout the day.“ Strive for balance.<\/p>\n

It’s never too early or too late in life to go out in search of friendship. So find new ways to expand your social circle by attending events in your city<\/a>, becoming part of an organisation, or by searching for volunteer opportunities. Go to a festival<\/a> celebrating something you love or meet friends in your next yoga class<\/a>. Whether you join a club or join a gym\u2014get out and get movin‘ and schmoozin‘.<\/p>\n

\"Friendship:\u2014<\/p>\n

Maggie is a New York native, writer, and sufferer of insatiable wanderlust. An avid endorphin seeker she has a constant need to be moving, seeking adventure in all she does. She is a lover of travel, daydreaming, fitness, thunderstorms, and her dog, Finley. Despite the fact that she has to take medication daily due to a thyroidectomy, Maggie still believes that laughter will always be the best medicine. Follow her musings on Instagram<\/a> and Twitter<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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