It has been a truly challenging year for so many of the students and in some ways you have been the “unforgotten victims.” Mental health and anxiety have been severely challenged, but let me explain why talking is so important.
Conversation may seem insignificant but it is extremely necessary to maintain a healthy lifestyle and engage in different thoughts and emotions. Whether it be talking about something that is troubling you or just having a general chat enjoying your education.
Communication is valid in achieving a better mental state.
HERE ARE SOME REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD TALK TO OTHERS MORE!
- Releases stress If and when facing a problem, talking is especially helpful to take some of the weight off your shoulders and give your thoughts a voice. Research suggests that actions of kindness help to trigger the release of stress-reducing hormones. Good relationships also cultivate a sense of well-being and emotional security which also lead to being less stressed.
- Strengthens relationships Talking more to the people around you help you to get to know them better thus allowing your relationship with them to grow. Many studies have shown that people who have satisfying relationships with others are happier, have fewer health problems, and live longer. On the contrary, a lack of social relations is associated with problems such as depression.
- Allows another perspective on an issue When feeling troubled, it can be difficult to take a step back and look at the problem from a different viewpoint. Talking to someone can allow them to give their own opinion and helpful advice which you may not have thought of yourself.
- Allows you to be given support Isolating yourself in this manner can do more harm than good. Even if it is just hearing a reassuring voice, healthy relationships provide the support and encouragement needed to rise to new and different challenges. Moreover, having someone who will listen without judging when you’re feeling down or frustrated gives you the freedom to express how yourself.
Although talking may not always feel good, it is always part of the healing process and will benefit you in the long run. Talking to someone you trust and who is non-judgmental can allow your emotions to be dealt with kindness, sympathy and support – the way they always should be dealt with.
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