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5 Tips To Balance A Social Life And Healthy Lifestyle

Interpersonal relationships make a considerable impact on individual health. For instance, people who have “work friends” tend to be more productive, serve customers better, and have greater concern about their jobs. People who make friends and socialize are more engaged at work, less likely to experience injury, and have a greater sense of well-being. When it comes to health, your social life also plays a vital role in maintaining emotional and mental balance, keeping your body active, and empowering your spiritual well-being. 

However, socialization can also affect health negatively. Social environments are generally where people smoke, drink too much alcohol, take drugs, and party all night with less rest and sleep. You also have a higher chance of accidents and addictions if you happen to get acquainted with the wrong people. 

So, how do you balance your social life while still achieving a healthy lifestyle? In this post, you’ll learn helpful tips to maintain a healthy lifestyle and still have a happy social life. 

1. Become a Volunteer

Your social connections should not only consist of your closest friends, colleagues, and family members. Volunteering is a great way to meet new people and have a better perspective on life. Being social can improve your memory and decreases your likelihood of memory loss and dementia by more than 25% compared to individuals who prefer to spend their time alone. Volunteering is a new outlet for you to socialize, learn new skills, make new friends, and move your career into the next level. It improves your physical and mental health and enables you to gain self-confidence. It fights depression and eases the symptoms of chronic pain. 

There are many ways to volunteer, you could mimic SnackNation snack delivery and provide healthy snacks to senior citizens or children. Here are some other places you could get involved as a vounteer: 

  • Community theaters, monuments, and museums
  • Senior centers and libraries
  • Service organizations (e.g., Rotary clubs or Lions club)
  • Youth organizations, after-school programs, and sports teams 
  • National parks and historical restorations 
  • Places of worship (e.g., churches, synagogues)
  • Community-action groups
  • Community food banks and aid groups

2. Try New Things 

There’s a strong correlation between healthy aging and well-being and social interaction among older adults. Strong support from your family and friends can help you offset the negative physical health impacts brought about by aging, like loneliness and depression. Everybody, most especially seniors, should try new things to become socially active. Here are some new things you can try to spark your social life and maintain a healthy lifestyle at the same time: 

  • Pamper yourself (e.g., going to a spa center, salon, finding great restaurants to eat at)
  • Exercise every day (e.g., join a yoga club, tennis sports club)
  • Give and share (e.g., donating to a charity, drop off things at a thrift store) 

3. Find Friends With Health Goals 

Make friends with people with similar health goals. Life is more enjoyable and easier if you surround yourself with like-minded individuals. Your social circle dictates the type of activities you do. Don’t exist in a social circle that holds you back from being healthy and from being the best person you can be. Here some tips to find new friends with similar health goals: 

  • Join health and fitness fan pages on Facebook.
  • Join a gym or a fitness club.
  • Attend health and wellness seminars in your local area.

4. Be a Good Example to Others 

Aside from finding new friends with common health goals, you might want to become a role model to your existing social circle. Be the change and let others emulate you. Here’s how:

  • Encourage healthy eating by sharing a healthy snack in the workplace. 
  • Share a delicious and nutritious recipe with your family and friends. 
  • Encourage your closest buddies to join a fitness club (e.g., yoga club, taekwondo club, gym).
  • Share health and wellness posts on Facebook.
  • Create a health and fitness video and upload it on YouTube. 

5. Invite Friends to Join You for a Fun Workout 

Make exercise a fun activity. You don’t have to do it alone. Encourage your friends and family to join you at home or at the gym. Achieve a healthier lifestyle by being creative and resourceful when you’re exercising. Here are some tips: 

  • Exercise in your garden. Be close to nature by setting up a mat in your patio or garden and workout with your spouse and children early morning. 
  • Hold an exercise party at home. 
  • Perform simple aerobics after work in your workplace building’s rooftop 

Conclusion

You can balance your social life and a healthy lifestyle by keeping these tips in mind. Be a good example to others and believe that you can attain your health goals. You’ll achieve a happier and healthier life if you eat a balanced diet, exercise every day, get adequate rest and sleep, and surround yourself with good people. 

Written by Valentin Bosioc

Valentin Bosioc - wellness specialist, certified personal trainer, certified fitness instructor, celebrity trainer, Musclemania Champion, Ninja Warrior Semifinalist, world wide motivator!

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