Four Ways to Create High-Quality Connections at Work - Greater …
Oct 24, 2023 · 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.
Why Are We So Wired to Connect? - Greater Good
Dec 2, 2013 · Lieberman, a social neuroscientist at the University of California, Los Angeles, outlines the fascinating neurological evidence for the primacy of social connections in our lives, and presents guidelines for how we can use this information to improve our workplaces, schools, and personal well-being.
Is Social Connection the Best Path to Happiness? - Greater Good
Jun 27, 2018 · What seems true across cultures is that social connections are key to well-being. For example, very happy people are highly social and tend to have strong relationships; kids with a richer network of connections grow up to be happier adults; and socializing is one of the most positive everyday activities.
Social Connection | Greater Good
Dec 19, 2024 · 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 …
Five Ways to Help Students Feel Connected at School Again
Aug 22, 2022 · Once in school, collaborative work in classrooms and cross-aged buddy programs are ways that students can deepen their sense of community connections. “Please slow down” Finally, students were keenly aware that time is a precious commodity in school.
Seven Ways to Improve Your Relationships With Coworkers
Sep 27, 2022 · They can help expand your network of connections and build stronger friendships at work. Micromoments of connection don’t need to take much time and don’t require deep personal knowledge—a quick moment of eye contact, a couple-minute conversation about a fun weekend activity or important relationship, a shared challenge or celebration, or ...
Social Connection Definition | What Is Social Connection - Greater …
Dec 19, 2024 · Social connections in youth are key to later well-being. According to a survey that followed nearly 300 men over the course of more than 70 years, intimate relationships—a loving childhood, empathy, and warm relationships as a young adult—are the best predictors of economic success, physical health, and flourishing in life.
Keys to Well-Being - Greater Good
Keys to Well-Being. These are Greater Good's ten building blocks of individual and community well-being — the behaviors that research suggests will support your health and happiness, and foster positive connections with other people.
What Happens When Old and Young Connect - Greater Good
Apr 22, 2019 · But there are ways to use technology to connect across distance and generations—and actually feed face-to-face connections. For a few ideas, check out this list of 10 ways to volunteer across the generations from home , then sign up with the Gen2Gen campaign for more ideas, delivered to your inbox.
How Gratitude Helps Your Friendships Grow - Greater Good
Dec 6, 2017 · Trying to answer these questions can help us develop a deeper understanding of how (and why) gratitude functions the way it does, so we can truly use it to build stronger social connections. Based on our initial research, we’re beginning to understand that gratitude helps to reinforce other people’s good deeds and to jump-start mutually ...