Welcome to Day 17!
Today we will discuss the importance of community and healthy relationships.   
Community
  • As humans, we inherently value interaction and community.
  • We thrive with connections (even introverts:))
  • Yet we have become more and more disconnected with technology (and COVID).
  • Community has been shown to be a part of full and abundant health.
  • Ancestors were in communities of around 150 people
  • Vagus nerve dysfunction can make us more introverted and avoid the social connections we need to thrive.  
Questions to reflect on:
  • What communities are you part of?
    • Church family, clubs or organizations, work, family, friend group, etc..
  • What do those communities bring to your life?
    • Joy, peace, happiness, growth, insecurity, jealousy?
  • Is each community more positive or negative in the feeling it brings to you?
    • Should you continue with that group of people?
  • Is each community growth minded and helps to build you up, push you to become a better person -- or does it bring you down?  ​
If you find as you reflect that you have more negative thoughts with your communities, or have not formed communities (due to circumstances in your life) - consider where you can find positive, growth minded, communities that encourage and push you to be the best version of yourself.  

Find balance with your communities - one that allows you to be who you are.  

Find the communities that help you Flourish and grow!  

Healthy relationships
  • Healthy relationships are shown to decrease all cause mortality and improve many health parameters.  
  • Healthy relationships are recommended for us all
    • Number of relationships and finding balance is unique to each person
  • Not having healthy relationships has been shown to increase mortality
    • So seeking out a few key relationships is important to your health
Toxic Relationships
  • Toxic relationships can be devastating to your health
  • Seek help within the relationship and if it is still toxic and negative to you and your health - set boundaries or get out if able
  • Seek help for past toxic relationships that may have left behind marks of trauma
    • CBD, EMDR, Brain spotting are a few therapies that may help

Challenge:  Evaluate your relationships and commit to fostering positive relationships, setting boundaries on unhealthy relationships.  
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