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Socializing not only staves off feelings of loneliness, but also it helps sharpen memory and cognitive skills, increases your sense of happiness and well-being, and may even help you live longer. In-person is best, but connecting via technology also works.
What are the effects of not Socialising?
Social isolation can lead to feelings of loneliness, fear of others, or negative self-esteem. Lack of consistent human contact can also cause conflict with the (peripheral) friends. The socially isolated person may occasionally talk to or cause problems with family members.
One study published in the American Journal of Health Promotion found that young adults who socialize report better having better mental health than their peers who don’t spend time around others. Spending time around friends can help you define your priorities, according to Psychology Today.
Can socializing help reduce stress and anxiety?
It can be a Catch-22, because when you’re stressed and anxious, sometimes the last thing you want to do is spend time around other people. However, multiple studies show that socializing can actually help improve your happiness and decrease stress levels.
Why is socializing good for Your Brain Health?
Interacting with others boosts feelings of well-being and decreases feelings of depression. Research has shown that one sure way of improving your mood is to work on building social connections. You may even lower your risk of dementia. More recently, there has been accumulating evidence that socializing is good for your brain health.
“The most common mistake many people make when it comes to office socializing is to not engage in it,” says career coach EB Sanders. Never going to office events or coworker happy hours send a loud and clear message, she says: “You don’t care about these people.”