We hear and read a lot about how to improve our general health and wellbeing, but mostly I think it’s about diet and moderate or intense activity. But this can be important factors in all health and wellbeing program, frustration may set in if you have reached a plateau in your weight loss plan or if you simply life has fewer surprises for you.
Why not consider a different approach? In this article I focus on connecting with others to improve the overall health and wellness. You just need to take one small step to see how you can benefit from connecting with others.
Connect with others through learning. Initiated learning course is traditional but it’s still a great opportunity to participate and trading with other content you love like fashion, criminology or garden design. You may need to organize yourself and arrange transportation, but it could also help you to build confidence through chat and take with the other. Or you might like the idea of learning holidays, whisked off on cookery adventure in Tuscany, wine making experience in the Loire valley or master photography in Spain.
Connect with others through hobbies. Affiliate hobby group or community, if you have not done this for some time, you can take some courage, but the benefits are worth it. Most groups allow prospective members to test the water for free first, so get your diary out and start planning. Local community centers, church or village halls have a bit of a renaissance, and are against new groups. If you can not find a group near you, why not think about setting up your own? Most national interests communities provide help to do this. From sporty to crafty, traditional to trendy, it is a hobby out there for you. And if you like the idea of getting out and about on trips, then check out the local freebie magazine for walking groups, playgroups or “friends” groups.
Connect with others through volunteering. First, think carefully about how much time you can give to volunteers. It does not matter how many times a week or month or year you volunteer, just as long as you stick to it. Reliability is the key! If you’re the outdoorsy type, then you might like to consider local landmarks such as canals and waterways, valleys and peaks, parks and woodlands and check out volunteer their chance. If you are indoors type, you might like to consider advocacy, design or Mystery Shopper. It can help to perform a little research first, so you know what is happening in your area. Why not check out the national websites which coordinate volunteer activities or pop round to your local charity shop or organization?
So whether it is through education, hobby or volunteer, connect with others could help you improve your overall health and wellness. You just need to take one small step!