Why relationships are IMPORTANT

Hey, Poddiesssss,

How are you doing on this marvellous marvellous day, I know its 2020 and the idea out there is that 2020 sucks. but does it really? I know it is a challenging year, but does that mean it sucks? just a food for thought.. anyways (in my voice)

our theme for the week:  situationships, relationships, relationshits 

Did you know: that relationships are important for every aspect of your life. relationships are important for your mental health, emotional wellbeing, success, e.t.c. I like metaphor that says, "no man is an island" When we are hurt by the people closest to us it hurts, and the natural instinct is to become detached and what others may call, "anti social" which is the incorrect psychological term in the way it is used but that's for another day.

Relationships are important because they teach us how to love

I don't know about you, but relationships and friendships I've had taught me what I want and what I do not want. No matter what kind of relationships you have in your life. There are lessons to be learned even from "relationshits" ever notice that you are more yourself when around people you love? Be authentically and unapologetically yourself in order to attract meaningful spiritual connections with people. Ive learned so much about myself from the relationships I've had with others, I've learned weaknesses and strengths I did not know I had prior to these friendships

It is important to have relationships especially during school.

Friends are important to have during college as they can be helpful during projects, assignments and study groups. Having friends in your program not only increases your chances of success but aids in mental health. A big reason our mental health suffers is because of our perception of events. If you have no friends in your program you are more likely to feel alone in that process which will inadvertently affect your grades .

Relationships create stability

Some of the saddest people in the world do not have authentic relationships. it is not good enough to have friends, they need to be real and true to who you are as a person. They need to teach you important lessons that will catapult you out of bad habits you may have. Healthy relationships create stability in that, you can trust this person with your feelings whether bad or good and expect no judgement. A big reason depression and mental illness is rampart in millennials is the lack of stable friendships.

lesson: do you know why women live longer than men, research shows its due to to the immense amount of social support women tend to have compared to men

A survey done by the National Bureau of Economic Research found that increasing your group of friendships has the same effect on your well being as a 50% increase in income. This shows how important friendships which are social networks and strings of social support are to have. I know it is difficult to make friends as you get older but I challenge you to make some. you will feel healthier, live longer, less effects of stress on your body and have a group of wonderful people to do life with.

Until Next Time,

Millennials guiding Millennials

Written by Alejandra Edwards

You need someone to accept you completely~ Unknown~