Talent Scanner’s Post

What’s AS DAMAGING as smoking to your health? 🚬😮💨 The surprising answer is (too much) loneliness. Sure—it’s a feeling we all experience sometimes, there’s a point at which loneliness can be harmful.  When the gap between our perceived and desired social connections is too large, scientists have found we face the same health risks as smoking 15 cigarettes a day—physically, mentally, and emotionally. So how can we counteract this risk in an increasingly disconnected, online world? By cultivating the skills needed to CONNECT: 👂Active listening when we interact with others 🫂 Emphasizing similarities to strengthen attachments and relationship satisfaction ✨ Discovering and bonding over common interests These skills work at the leadership and individual levels, promoting team and organizational wellbeing. 🔗 Want to build a more emotionally intelligent, authentic, and connected team? Check out my blog in the comments below ⬇️! #Loneliness #Connection #Leadership #MentalHealth #SphereOfInfluence360 #WorkplaceWellbeing