Day 71 of 90 · Connection
Why friends are a health habit
“Seeing friends used to feel like a treat. Now I treat it like part of staying well.” — Kai
Today's action · 10 min
Write down three people who make you feel good after you see them, and put one catch-up in your calendar for the next two weeks.
Why it works
A meta-analysis of 148 studies by Holt-Lunstad, Smith and Layton found that people with stronger social relationships had a 50% greater likelihood of survival over the study periods. These are associations, not proof of cause, but they suggest connection belongs alongside sleep and movement.
Source: Social Relationships and Mortality Risk: A Meta-analytic Review (Holt-Lunstad, Smith & Layton, 2010)
Educational content, not medical advice. If you are struggling, contact a qualified professional (Lifeline 13 11 14 in Australia, 988 in the US).