From the course: How to Develop Friendships and Connect Meaningfully with Work Colleagues
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The feel good factor
From the course: How to Develop Friendships and Connect Meaningfully with Work Colleagues
The feel good factor
- Have you ever had one of those days where nothing seems to go right, but then a friend comes along and their presence jolts you out of your low mood? The joy and comfort we get from social bonds, like friendship, aren't an accident. In fact, we're wired to connect with others, and you know what? Our social interactions are actually a key factor that contributes to our overall health and happiness. Let's look at three specific ways that friendship boosts our wellbeing. The first is chemical. Friendship is associated with endorphins. You've probably heard of endorphins, the neurotransmitters that send calming, happy, or stress-relieving electrical signals in the nervous system. Here's what's cool. When we bond with a friend, we can experience an endorphin rush similar to a runner's high. These feel-good endorphins matter because they give us positive reinforcement to form and maintain social bonds. Another way…
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