Health
Six Ways Good Friends Boost Your Health
Most people count good friends among the most important people in their lives though not all friends are good
Good friends usually don’t shy away from telling the truth, even when they think you may not like it. Here are six benefits you can derive from good friendship.
Less loneliness and social isolation
Loneliness and social isolation can affect mental and physical well-being. It has been discovered that more are feeling lonely these days.
When you have a good friend it is very easy to get out of the situation. Friends help you avoid isolation but good friends help prevent loneliness
Reduces stress
Everyone faces some stress. It can come in large or small doses, but no matter how minor it seems at first, it can quickly pile up and overwhelm you.
Research suggests maintaining strong friendships can help you cope with stress more effectively and help lower your chances of facing some types of stress in the first place.
Emotional support
Your friends might support you by listening to your problem, and validating your feelings. They assist you in times of all kinds of challenges and help distract you from feeling sad or upset.
Personal development
If you want to create positive change in your life or have a habit you want to break, good friends can help you maintain your resolve to practice healthier habits. This may be one reason why strong friendships can lengthen your life.
Ready to support
At any given time, without warning, you might face traumatic or difficult events that affect emotional well-being, such as breakup, divorce or death.
A sense of belonging
We all want to know we matter to others that our life has purpose. Developing and maintaining close friendships helps foster feelings of belonging.
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