Recently, we have all had to adapt in some way or another and
change the way we live our lives. From working at home and managing
what that means for us – being alone or having to juggle
family and work life under the same roof, to the choices we have to
make socially; to self-isolating and social distancing and becoming
more self-aware. We're becoming physically and emotionally more
aware of things we didn't know were important to us before the
impact of COVID-19. One of these things, for a lot of people, is
human connection.
We're social animals and our friendships and connections
with other people matter. Building strong, broader social
connections can increase feelings of belonging, happiness, reduce
levels of stress and improve self-confidence. Social connectedness
is a key driver of wellbeing and resilience as it plays an
important role in many peoples lives, from getting advice on big
decisions to receiving support during hard times. Haseltine Lake
Kempner is
