As we've shared the past several weeks, social well-being is a vital part of overall health and wellness. Now, we want to highlight how being socially healthy can positively impact your emotional well-being.

Why Does This Matter?

Research suggests that individuals with higher levels of social well-being are more resilient and better prepared to handle life's stressors.

Improve Your Social and
Emotional Well-Being

Strengthen your connections to build lasting relationships: 

• Set aside time to grab coffee with friends, head to the beach with others, or schedule a call with a friend back home.
• Build healthy relationships by expressing clear expectations and openly communicating if something bothers you.
• Accept and celebrate differences by learning from one another and opening your mind to new perspectives.
• Practice good communication skills like active listening, eye contact, and using open body language.
  

Prioritize your own well-being: 

• Especially when helping a loved one through a tough time, provide yourself with ample time for self-care.
• If a relationship increases stress and drains your energy, consider re-setting boundaries or evaluating the emotional cost of the relationship.
• Be receptive to changes in your social groups as you and your friends grow, develop, and become more self-aware.

Engage with campus resources: 

• Join a group therapy session at the Counseling Center to connect with others who have had similar experiences.
• Attend a group exercise class like Pound Rocket to join a new community and relieve some stress.
• Engage with student organizations centered on community-building to make new connections that contribute to your sense of self
• Review the  full lineup of well-being resources offered at the University of Miami

Do: Assess your Support Network

Take some time to consider how supported you feel by your friends, family, and in your life generally. Having a strong social network to turn to for support can help you navigate life's tough moments.

• How comfortable are you being yourself around your friends?
• Are you able to rely on members of your family for guidance and support?
• Do you have a mentor that you can turn to with any problem?

Engage With Your Social and
Emotional Well-Being

• Pancakes with Pat | Wednesday, Oct. 13 | 8:30 p.m. | Intramural Fields
• Filipino American History Month | Wednesday, Oct. 20 | noon - 1 p.m. | SCC Lakeside Patio | Learn More
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• Ally Series Discussions | Thursday, Oct. 28 | 8 - 9 p.m. | Virtual | Learn More
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