New Social Connection Guidelines Aim to Transform Well-being Social connection is more than just a feel-good concept—it’s a cornerstone of mental, physical, and societal health. With the release of the Social Connection Guidelines, individuals, organizations, and policymakers now have an evidence-based framework to foster human connection...
Connection and Coffee In the midst of our bustling lives, we often overlook the simple joys of human connection. Yet, in the most unexpected of places, we can stumble upon moments of profound magic that remind us of the transformative power of strangers. During a recent camping...
Reflecting on the Inaugural "Talk to a Stranger Week" The recent launch of the first "Talk to a Stranger Week" by the Gen Well Project, Canada's human connection movement, aimed to educate people about the research-based benefits of talking to strangers. As a participant and volunteer in...
This Start Stop Challenge just might change your life. Here is your opportunity to join the Start Stop Challenge for January, 2023. Decide to start something and stop something this month and connect with people who are doing the same. Research proves that having someone to...
This Start Stop Challenge just might change your life. While doing an online yoga class for the first time in weeks yesterday, I got an idea. As I’ve benefited greatly from doing 30-day challenges in the past, I thought, “Why not do a healthy 30...
You need to change your life by meeting people. More than 75 years of research indicates that good quality personal relationships are essential for your mental and physical health and can indicate how healthy you will be later in life. These high quality social relationships...