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Imagine yourself heading to

social networks. Broken down,

meet the person(s) whom brings

it means the ability to nurture

great feelings and times into your relationships between self and
life. Whether by plane, train,

others by giving and receiving

automobile, telephone, Skype, or

social support. Sounds simple

answering the door… the much-

enough, right? But this is quite a

needed support has arrived. You

complex area in many of our lives.

are there for them. They are

Drake’s new hit has everyone

there for you. A phenomenon at

#TeamNoNewFriends but why?

times we cannot fully explain, but Are we decoding his message
just feel. In these moments, you

correctly?

may share laughs, possible tears, The establishment of
and even better times.

relationships through positive

What is it that makes us

human connection results in

happy to socialize? What

comfort, companionship, and

contributes to the science of

safety for each party. A mutual

being happy? After years and

exchange of energy, which can

years of studies, researchers

occur in multiple forms: emotional

have found social interaction to

- (intangible) making someone

be a key factor of happiness.

feel cared about, instrumental

This September we will examine

- (physical) providing a service,

how companionship, friendship,

and informational - providing

and social interaction affect our

information or resources;

lives.

encourage our ability and

Social Wellness is defined

confidence in sharing. On the

as the ability to build personal

flip side, negative experiences

connections with others, manage

could cause reservation and

conflict, and integrate into positive

social anxiety where more work

PLUS-MODEL-MAG.COM / SEP 2013

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