Ancient Stoic thinking and modern health research show that pro-social connections with other people are critical to our well-being - both for kids and adults.
Love all the research and quotes and personal experience with this. I think it's interesting that many of us turn to these pocket machines for "connection." Going out and personally seeing people, knowing who you're talking to on the other end of the line, making an effort to spend time with someone... beats the machine. Thanks for this write up and a good nudge to reach out to some friends.
Thank you, Stephanie! Folks are often so busy, it's hard to keep up these connections - but worth it to keep trying. I was quite amazed by the research on social connection and health.
Love all the research and quotes and personal experience with this. I think it's interesting that many of us turn to these pocket machines for "connection." Going out and personally seeing people, knowing who you're talking to on the other end of the line, making an effort to spend time with someone... beats the machine. Thanks for this write up and a good nudge to reach out to some friends.
Thank you, Stephanie! Folks are often so busy, it's hard to keep up these connections - but worth it to keep trying. I was quite amazed by the research on social connection and health.