Many people are out enjoying a beautiful day. Bile was challenged to go out there and talk to people. You may have heard that approaching Finns can be a bit challenging. Let s see how it goes for Bile.
How easy is it for you to approach and meet people? Would you give it a try?
Strong and good relationships are important for our own wellbeing. First, it is the relationship with ourselves, then our family, friends, workplace or school, the community and the society as a whole. The sense of belonging is also a key contributor to our mental health.
Connecting and building meaningful relationships and social connections are vital for our mental and emotional wellbeing. It does not necessarily mean a romantic relationship. All types of relationships count, whether it is romance, friendship, family or work relations.
While healthy relationships support in combating loneliness, and isolation, it is important to recognise that unhappy and toxic relations are more destructive than being alone.
People who build positive relationships
Setting boundaries is important in any kind of relationship. They allow us to be comfortable and develop positive self-esteem, confidence and emotional balance. Personal boundaries are physical, emotional and mental limits that we need to establish with ourselves in order to identify our safe ways that we allow others to interact with us. It is not about putting a wall and not allowing people in. It is about taking responsibility for our actions and emotions, while not taking responsibility for other people’s actions or emotions. Establishing healthy and clear boundaries are about knowing who you are, what you want, your values and limits.
Setting boundaries for healthy relationship:
Difficult relationships and grief
https://mieli.fi/en/home/mental-health/difficult-situations-life/end-relationship
