Social connection is integral to happiness. Whether it’s your family, friends, or colleagues, positive interactions with the people in your life contribute to your overall well being. During these unprecedented times, it may seem difficult to make these connections, but it doesn’t have to be. There are many ways to keep in touch with friends and family, and maybe even bring some fun and games into it! Our orthodontist in Columbia explains more here.
Staying Connected
While in-person visiting with friends and extended family is limited, there are still many options for communicating! You might be familiar with video chat options like Zoom and Skype that people use for work meetings, remote classes and interviews (maybe you’re using them right now). Video chat isn’t just for work; it can be used to connect with your friends as well. If you usually have a happy hour with your work friends or dinners with extended family on the weekends, set up a video call for everyone. It is an easy way to connect with everyone you miss, hear their voices and have a fun time! Consider playing internet games with your friends and family while on video chat or on the phone. Games can enhance the sense of social connection.
Other Tips
Social connection is important and so is self-care. If you’ve been working from home or isolating, keeping a regular daily routine can help maintain a sense of normalcy and help you stay grounded. This can be something like getting up at the same time every morning, setting out a work-from-home outfit the night before, or just scheduling certain blocks of time for movies vs. cooking.
Stay connected, reach out for community support if you need to, and stay positive.
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The information provided in this article is not meant to be medical advice and is for educational purposes only. If you would like to learn more about this and other topics related to orthodontics, feel free to contact White Brown Smiles, with a convenient orthodontic office in Columbia by clicking here or by calling 803.708.7390.
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