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- Four Ways to Create High-Quality Connections at Work - Greater Good
Our experience with Denise might seem very ordinary, yet it also illuminates what we call in our research “high-quality connections ” Denise’s comments emphasize the scarcity of these connections in many work environments Time and performance pressures, inattention, distraction, and overload can easily undermine our ability to connect
- Social Connection | Greater Good
When researchers refer to the concept of social connection, they mean the feeling that you belong to a group and generally feel close to other people Scientific evidence strongly suggests that this is a core psychological need, essential to feeling satisfied with your life Indeed, humans are a profoundly social species; our drive to connect with others is embedded in our biology and
- Why Is Social Connection So Hard for Young Adults? - Greater Good
MDW: What are some simple things Gen Z and other young adults can do to strengthen their social connections? JZ: The first is to realize how much other people want to connect with them, and the second is to jump into the social waters—even when staying home would be easier We recently surveyed thousands of Stanford undergraduates, asking
- Seven Barriers to Building More Meaningful Connections - Greater Good
The road to connection may be filled with speed bumps, roadblocks, and detours, but there are many practical strategies for navigating them By simply changing your mindset and developing some new habits, you can enrich your social life and experience deeper connections with others who share the journey
- Four Ways Social Support Makes You More Resilient - Greater Good
Resilience is associated with stronger social connections Many researchers suggest that living a more altruistic life or living life with purpose helps us be more resilient when disaster hits But could the root of this benefit be tied with the values that come with altruism and purpose? More on Resilience
- Seven Guidelines for Healthy Social Connection - Greater Good
United States Surgeon General Vivek Murthy recently called loneliness an epidemic and issued a public health advisory on the healing effects of social connection and community The report warned of the considerable adverse effects of loneliness and social isolation—comparing it to other leading
- How to Teach Mindfulness in a More Social Way - Greater Good
Given how essential social connections are to student well-being and success, the CDC recommends educators devote more time to giving students the opportunity to develop and practice their social skills To do this, educators need simple and effective ways to promote and facilitate positive connections
- Can We Build a World Where We All Belong? - Greater Good
The youngest of nine children, john a powell (who doesn’t use capital letters in his name) was born in the 1950s in Detroit to a loving Black family, where community, belonging, and church ran deep But, at age 11, he fell out with his family and church, and this led to him feeling disconnected
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