How to reduce stress with progressive muscle relaxation
A simple but effective technique to reduce stress and increase relaxation.
Read moreRecent studies have been looking at loneliness and how connecting with people can positively improve your mental health, social health, and wellbeing. For some of us, this may be easy, but for others, social relationships and situations can leave us feeling a little awkward. Read our advice on how to improve your social relationships.
Recent studies have been looking at loneliness and how connecting with people can positively improve your mental health, social health, and wellbeing. For some of us, this may be easy, but for others, social relationships and situations can leave us feeling a little awkward.
So what are some of the ways we can improve our social relationships?
We have some advice below that you can try in different social situations at home, at work, and when you’re out and about. You can pick and choose what works for you or what you think will be manageable.
And finally, the quantity of social relationships isn’t as important as the quality of those relationships. Take the time to appreciate and enjoy the experience of connecting with people.
If you are struggling and need to talk a counsellor, SuicideLine Victoria is open 24/7. Call us on 1300 651 251.
If it is an emergency, dial 000.
A simple but effective technique to reduce stress and increase relaxation.
Read moreSelf-talk is your inner voice that runs throughout the day. It can help you process experiences, make decisions, ask questions, and influence how you feel. Understand how positive self-talk can help to improve your day and wellbeing.
Read moreMany of us feel anxious when we have a stressful event or situation coming up, and we are worried about it. This feeling is temporary and usually goes away after the event or situation has ended. Anxiety is when that feeling of anxiousness does not go away and is long term. Find out more about the symptoms of anxiety and what can cause anxiety.
Read moreSocial anxiety is more than just feeling nervous about a social function or event. People who have social anxiety feel an extreme sense of fear and anxiety in social settings and everyday interactions. They often know their fear may be unreasonable, but they are unable to overcome it. Learn how to spot the signs.
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