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When talking about wellbeing, there is more to the topic than just physical activity and healthy eating. At Cedar Community, we strive to support the seven core areas of wellbeing: emotional, environmental, intellectual, physical, social, spiritual, and vocational. We will explore these seven areas through education, programs, and resources.
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Social wellbeing and you At Cedar Community, being social is key to wellbeing! From the time you’re born, your relationships help you learn to navigate the world. You learn how to interact with others, express yourself, and be a part of different communities from those around you. Positive social habits can help you build support systems and stay healthier mentally and physically. Here are some tips to enhance your social wellbeing: Make connections Social connections help protect health and lengthen life. Scientists are finding that our links to others can have powerful effects on our health. Statistics show that social connections increase longevity. Whether with family, friends, neighbors, romantic partners, or others, social connections are key to our wellbeing. Here are some examples to help you work on connecting: · Take a class or try something new. · Participate in community events. · Volunteer at a school, library, or other community business. Take care of yourself while caring for others Many of us will end up becoming a caregiver at some point in our lives. The stress and strain of caregiving can take a toll on your health. It’s important to find ways to care for your health while caring for others. Depending on your circumstances, some self-care strategies may be difficult to carry out. Choose options that work for you. Some suggestions: · Keep up with your interests and hobbies when you can. · Ask for help from others to give yourself a break, even if it is to run a few errands.
Get active together Where you live or work can have a big impact on how much you move and even how much you weigh. Being active with others in your community can have a positive effect on your health habits and create opportunities to connect. Here are some ways you can be active: · Walk with friends/family to pass the time and make social connections. · Consider joining an exercise group or try out a new one you are not in. · Participate in planning efforts toward community physical activity such as new sidewalks or equipment. Build healthy relationships Strong, healthy relationships are important throughout your life—they can impact your mental and physical wellbeing. At any age you can learn ways to improve your relationships. It’s important to know what a healthy relationship looks like and how to keep your connections supportive. Here are some ways to build those healthy relationships: · Listen to others without judgement or blame. · Be caring and empathetic.
· Join a caregiver’s support group.
Wishing you more social wellbeing this spring! cedarcommunity.org
Source: nih.gov
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