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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nRecommendations for achieving wellbeing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n- Focus on your relationships and social connections<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Stay physically active<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Practice mindfulness<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Keep the learning going<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Give back<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Tips for Building Stronger Connections<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Community is a key aspect of wellbeing. In fact, a decades-long <\/a>study<\/a> Harvard researchers conducted on happiness<\/a> concluded that people with robust social ties lived happier and longer lives. Many adults struggle with maintaining close friendships that they once enjoyed in their youth: a combination of changing locations and changing interests can loosen social bonds between friends. The difficulty is so widespread that the U.S. Surgeon General issued an advisory in Spring 2023, a warning about the severity of loneliness in the country. <\/p>\n\n\n\nHaving a few close friends, people you see or speak with regularly outside of work, is ideal. If you don\u2019t have a few people in your life who fit this description, take action as soon as you can. It might seem trivial to initiate after-work drinks or a weekend movie hang, but these types of outings are essential for friendship, and therefore, important for your wellbeing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here are other tips for building out your social circle:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Reach out to old friends and suggest an outing (or even a Meetup event) <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Get the contact information of a coworker you enjoy spending time with and suggest an after-work activity<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Talk to your neighbors and build your rapport<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Attend Meetup events for your interests and meet locals who share them<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Learn more about making friends as an adult<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\nStrategies for Staying Physically Active<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Physical activities are crucial for your health. Not only does activity help with muscle strength, balance, and maintaining a healthy weight, but regular exercise is also associated with improved mood, cognition, and creativity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
You don\u2019t have to be a gym buff to reap the benefits of regular physical activity. Moderate activity like biking, ascending stairs, or even brisk walking can have major benefits for your health. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Try the following practices to get more physical activity:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Take the stairs instead of an elevator <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Park a further distance from your destination than you normally would<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Exit at a stop or two before you normally would on public transportation to walk more<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Leave the conference room behind and suggest a walking meeting with your co-workers <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Try a new sport like pickleball by finding a sports Meetup group near you<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Mindfulness Practices for Feeling Present<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Mindfulness has surged in popularity in recent years. The benefits of mindfulness are numerous: reduced stress, improved empathy, and a greater sense of connection to the world and people around you. Several mindfulness practices are great starting places for beginners: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Reading<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Taking a mindful walk<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Eating a meal mindfully<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Daily meditation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
The point of mindfulness is to be present. Focusing on your sensations and surroundings instead of intrusive thoughts can help you notice more and relax. By being mindful, you\u2019ll notice the thoughts you have as you have them, and gain more control over your thoughts\u2019 ability to sway your perception and mood. Check out mindfulness and meditation events near you<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\nLifelong Learning Tips<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Learning is something that goes well beyond formal education. Learning can be as simple as reading the news, watching a film, or scanning a map. By dedicating some attention to learning new things, you can help maintain your memory, keep your cognitive skills sharp, and pick up an enjoyable hobby! If you\u2019re looking to pick up a new skill, try:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Learning a new language<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Picking up a new artistic hobby<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Learning to play an instrument<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Learning to cook a new style of food<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Tips for Building Stronger Connections<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Community is a key aspect of wellbeing. In fact, a decades-long <\/a>study<\/a> Harvard researchers conducted on happiness<\/a> concluded that people with robust social ties lived happier and longer lives. Many adults struggle with maintaining close friendships that they once enjoyed in their youth: a combination of changing locations and changing interests can loosen social bonds between friends. The difficulty is so widespread that the U.S. Surgeon General issued an advisory in Spring 2023, a warning about the severity of loneliness in the country. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Having a few close friends, people you see or speak with regularly outside of work, is ideal. If you don\u2019t have a few people in your life who fit this description, take action as soon as you can. It might seem trivial to initiate after-work drinks or a weekend movie hang, but these types of outings are essential for friendship, and therefore, important for your wellbeing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Here are other tips for building out your social circle:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Learn more about making friends as an adult<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Physical activities are crucial for your health. Not only does activity help with muscle strength, balance, and maintaining a healthy weight, but regular exercise is also associated with improved mood, cognition, and creativity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n You don\u2019t have to be a gym buff to reap the benefits of regular physical activity. Moderate activity like biking, ascending stairs, or even brisk walking can have major benefits for your health. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Try the following practices to get more physical activity:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Mindfulness has surged in popularity in recent years. The benefits of mindfulness are numerous: reduced stress, improved empathy, and a greater sense of connection to the world and people around you. Several mindfulness practices are great starting places for beginners: <\/p>\n\n\n\n The point of mindfulness is to be present. Focusing on your sensations and surroundings instead of intrusive thoughts can help you notice more and relax. By being mindful, you\u2019ll notice the thoughts you have as you have them, and gain more control over your thoughts\u2019 ability to sway your perception and mood. Check out mindfulness and meditation events near you<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Learning is something that goes well beyond formal education. Learning can be as simple as reading the news, watching a film, or scanning a map. By dedicating some attention to learning new things, you can help maintain your memory, keep your cognitive skills sharp, and pick up an enjoyable hobby! If you\u2019re looking to pick up a new skill, try:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
Strategies for Staying Physically Active<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Mindfulness Practices for Feeling Present<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Lifelong Learning Tips<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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