Welcome to this Challenge for the first 21 days of January. Every day I set a new task that you can accomplish. At the end of these 21 days you'll feel better if you incorporate the assigned tasks into your routine.
Today I leave you with the Task number Twelve: Socialize.
There are many ways of relating socially: volunteer jobs. is one of them. You can also be part of a community: the Church is a large community that provides numerous activities apart from going to Mass every Sunday.
In my city, Pamplona, there are so-called Civic Centers: In them there are computer rooms, libraries, cafeterias, children's spaces, rooms where conferences are given. In these civic centers they organize activities of all kinds: sports (some have a swimming pool), kitchen, ...
Whatever you do, do it with people. Shared activities are good for your physical and mental health, according to numerous studies.
Benefits of socializing.
1) They provide information: Establishing a relationship with another person involves an exchange of knowledge, experiences and advice that enrich your spirit and can inspire you in life.
2) Emotional support: Sharing a problem with a trusted person can help ease an inner burden.
3) They offer a sense of belonging: This feeling not only helps reinforce a person's identity, but also helps prevent and overcome depression and anxiety.
4) They improve mental functioning: Group activities help keep the mind active and maintain desirable levels of serotonin, the brain chemical associated with mood. Lack of social interaction lowers serotonin levels.
Well, as you can see, socializing has multiple benefits. Today's task is to increase your social life a little during the next few days. You will see how you feel better.
I leave you with the 11 previous tasks:
1) Day One: Drink eight glasses of water
2) Day Two: eat 5 pieces of fruit a day
3) Day Three: Make a meal plan
5) Day 5: Do not criticize or judge others
6) Day 6: Get up early every morning
7) Day 7: Review and strengthen tasks
8) Day 8: Do some kind of exercise
10) Day 10: Talk to Your Future Self
11) Day Eleven: Discover your values