Use the "Social Fitness Now" ToolKit to increase health
Social isolation and loneliness is equal to equal to smoking 15 cigarettes per day and causes mental health such as depression, even suicide
Make Connections both formal and informal "links"
Smile or wave at a passerby, friend and brighten their today. Reciprocate if one is given to you. Helps with feeling connecting with others
Talk to someone new on a dog-walk, due or your local barista
A friendly hello or ask about a the weather, sport team or music to start a conversation. Creates community and mutual interests
Get active together - ask a VR or gaming friend hello or how is your day doing; set -up an in-person
Going beyond focusing on gaming topics and bring up personal questions to establish a more deeper connection; arrange a local meeting up for gaming, Creates similar bonding strengths for longer lasting relationships
Contact someone from the past, recent or even family members
Touch base with someone for an update on how you are dong or even more, how they are doing and let them know your feeing and thoughts. Also it is important to listen, Re-establishes your importance and impact to yourself and others in your life. They maybe just as lonely as you are.
Family support or contact someone at 988 to talk about feelings;
Talk with family members about how you feel, expressing emotions and form deeper connection. Learn more about them. They have very interesting stories. Also, call 988 if you are feeling sad or suicidal; Helps with loneliness and feeling of hopeless to give a refection on your impact towards others.
Volunteer for an activity or event
Find a volunteer programs you are interested in - mentoring younger people, work at hospitals or tutoring, or other things that might interest you. Shows that you are helpful and important to others around you and you do make a diffrerence to other life