Positive Connections.

It’s interesting really, I feel like the quality of social connections I have made over the last several years of my life have been quite amazing.

Perhaps it’s my own increased value of family, friendship, networking etc. or perhaps the people I have met have just been amazing. I think it’s a mix of both.

The impact others have on our lives is pretty significant. It ties into some of the research I did on mental well-being and the relationship between mental well-being and social connectedness. To put it simply - the more positive connections you have with others the better you’re mental well-being.

I think the part that is challenging, is maintaining connected with people, especially those you don’t often see - but I think that’s the important part of any great connection (is the effort).

It’s been a pleasure to meet all of you wonderful people (reading this or not reading this). You’re impact on my life has been positively significant :)

I look forward to staying connected to you all and making new positive connections a long the way.

+++ Maria