Healthy Bits · Nutrition & wellness
Your environment: relationships
The people around you are part of your environment, and they can influence your health as much as the food in your fridge. Research links strong social connections with better well-being and even a longer life, while loneliness takes a real toll.
Relationships also shape habits. We tend to eat, move and even sleep like the people we spend the most time with. That works in your favor when you surround yourself with people who lift you up.
Nourishing relationships might mean:
- Sharing a home-cooked meal with friends or family
- Finding a walking partner or accountability buddy
- Setting kind, clear boundaries with people who drain you
I often ask clients who in their life fills their cup. Try this: reach out today to one person who makes you feel good, and make a plan to connect.
- environment
- self-care
Healthy Bits are for general education and aren’t medical advice. Check with your doctor or healthcare provider before making changes, especially if you’re pregnant or nursing, take medication, or are managing a health condition.