Social wellbeing is the development of a sense of belonging and social inclusion that allows us to coexist with each other in peaceful communities. Defining passion Pursuing passion Doing good for others Effects of volunteering on body and mind Importance of social ties Strengthening relationships Relationship effects on social wellbeing Building social connections The impact of nature Loneliness Oxytocin for social connection Did you know facts Power stat Example of how to achieve social wellbeing The effects of loneliness on the body This section is full of information and ideas to help you increase/strengthen your connections to others and your community. Infographic topics: Articles include: Overview: Social Wellbeing
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Source: Healthy Life. The Social Benefits of Exercise . Retrieved from: https://www.simplysupplements.co.uk/healthylife/fitness-tips/the-social-benefits-of-exercise Gaining Social Benefits from Exercise
Source: Britton, K. (2011, July 22). What About Passion? Retrieved from https://positivepsychologynews.com/news/kathryn-britton/2011072218629 Defining Passion
Source: Doing Good Does You Good: A pocket guide to helping others. Retrieved from https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/publications/doing-good-does-you-good Doing Good for Others
Source: Watson, S. (2015, October 29). Harvard Health Blog: Volunteering may be good for body and mind. Retrieved from https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/volunteering-may-be-good-for-body-and-mind-201306266428. Corliss, J. (2016, June 3). Harvard Health Blog: The many ways volunteering is good for your heart. Retrieved from https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/many-ways-volunteering-good-heart-201606039726 Effects of Volunteering on Body and Mind
Source: Umberson, D., Montez, J. (2011, August 4). Social Relationships and Health: A Flashpoint for Health Policy. Retrieved from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3150158 / The Importance of Social Ties
Source: Sreenivasan, S., Weinberger, L. (2016, Demvember 14). Why We Need Each Other. Retrieved from: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/emotional-nourishment/201612/why-we-need-each-other Loneliness: Effects on Wellbeing
Source : Green, K., Keltner, D. (2017, March 1). What Happens When We Reconnect with Nature. Retrieved from https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/what_happens_when_we_reconnect_with_nature Nature’s Impact on Social Wellbeing
Source: Moore, S. (2016, February 9). 3 Surprising Benefits of Pursuing Your Passions Outside of Work. Retrieved from: https://www.ajc.com/lifestyles/health/surprising-benefits-pursuing-your-passions-outside-work/pWjVu9dknNPkpIHlFiW8IJ/ Pursuing Your Passion Outside of Work
Source: Tan, K., Tay, L. (2019) Noba textbook series: Psychology. Relationships and Well-being. Retrieved from https://nobaproject.com/modules/relationships-and-well-being Relationships and Social Wellbeing
Source: Connect with Others: How Connections Help. Retrieved from https://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/connect-others Social Connections
Source: Mental Health America. Connect with Others. Retrieved from: https://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/connect-others; Ohlin, B. (2017, August 8). 7 Ways to Improve Communication in Relationships [web log post]. Retrieved June 11, 2019, from https://positivepsychology.com/communication-in-relationships/ Strengthening Relationships
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Sources: The Science of Happiness, Happify. Retrieved: https://my.happify.com/hd/science-of-happiness-infographic/?et=62437d73-e977-4d8e-ab66-8a2ef73819bd Social Wellbeing