It has not been easy to maintain friendships throughout this pandemic. Yet, whether it is 1 person or 2 or 12, it is clear that making the effort is well worth it. In fact, it may be one of the best things you can do for your overall wellness.
It has been proven that healthy friendships can Increase your sense of belonging and purpose. Good friends have a huge impact on our mental health and happiness. They can help relieve stress, provide comfort and joy, improve your self-confidence and your self-worth.

This is the time of year we tend to get bombarded with the “New Year, New You” conversation from all angles. What if, this year we took a new approach? This year let’s focus on our own ~ self-tailored, gentle, self-compassionate, simple ~ wellness.

It can be easy to get caught up in the need to keep doing vs settling into being. We can sometimes place value on busy and begin to believe that overwhelm is the new norm, especially during the holiday season. This is exactly why we want to talk about the benefits of slowing down.

From what we have learned, we know that slowing down can…

1. help us connect on a deeper level with the people we love,
2. help us make wiser decisions,
3. help us avoid burnout
4. help us get grounded, and
5. help bring more meaning to our day to day experiences.