The Importance of Friends and Community for Our Happiness
Having good friends and being part of a community are really important for how happy we feel and how satisfied we are with our lives. Many studies show this.
Support from Others: People who have strong friendships and support from their social networks are 50% more likely to live longer than those who don’t have many friends.
Feeling Satisfied with Life: Research shows that when we have good relationships, our happiness can go up by 0.42 points on a scale of 0 to 10.
Joining the Community: Being active in our communities can help reduce feelings of depression and anxiety by 30%.
Feeling of Purpose: People who engage in community activities often feel 25% more purposeful in their lives.
These points show just how important our relationships and community are for living a happy and meaningful life.
The Importance of Friends and Community for Our Happiness
Having good friends and being part of a community are really important for how happy we feel and how satisfied we are with our lives. Many studies show this.
Support from Others: People who have strong friendships and support from their social networks are 50% more likely to live longer than those who don’t have many friends.
Feeling Satisfied with Life: Research shows that when we have good relationships, our happiness can go up by 0.42 points on a scale of 0 to 10.
Joining the Community: Being active in our communities can help reduce feelings of depression and anxiety by 30%.
Feeling of Purpose: People who engage in community activities often feel 25% more purposeful in their lives.
These points show just how important our relationships and community are for living a happy and meaningful life.