Healthy and Supportive Relationships during the Pandemic.
Photo by Sharon McCutcheon from Pexels Social connections with others is a primary human need, which helps us to thrive and meet our goals. Keeping in contact with friends, family, and the community is important in preventing mental health problems, supporting physical health and living as much as 50% longer. Connecting with others makes us smarter, happier and more productive. It also appears to improve the performance of the endocrine, cardiovascular and immune system. I will explain three different types of connections cultures below. Cultures of control - Those people who overpower others, have influence and high status Cultures of indifference - This is the type of culture that dominates today, where people are so busy that they do not have time for developing healthy and supportive relationships. Culture of connection - This is where people make time to communicate with others and form healthy relationships.