BUILDING STRONG RELATIONSHIPS
Author Brené Brown’s words sum up the reason why relationships are so important to our happiness – “Connection is why we're here. We are hardwired to connect with others, it's what gives purpose and meaning to our lives, and without it there is suffering.” But what about our health?
Recent research suggests that people with strong social relationships are 50 per cent less likely to die prematurely than people with weak social relationships. The impact of lacking social connection on reducing life span is equal to the risk of smoking 15 cigarettes a day and greater than the risk associated with excess alcohol consumption or lack of
