Get Connected! 🤝
So I think by now we’re all pretty aware of the benefits of doing physical activity. It’s great for physical stamina and strength and our overall mental & emotional wellbeing. But what’s so gosh darn good about social sport? Well, before we jump in, let’s take a look at the benefits of social connection:
It makes us more resilient to stress
Boosts our mental health and may improve anxiety and depression
Higher self esteem
It provides us with a sense of feeling accepted and belonging
Deepens our empathy towards others
Strengthens our immune system
It also creates a ripple effect of emotional and physical well-being to those around you as well
Pretty amazing, right?
It’s clear to see that as humans, we are hardwired for connection and a sense of belonging. Without this, we can unfortunately start to feel isolated and lonely (uh oh - Are we about to get a little serious here?). All jokes aside, isolation and loneliness are incredibly debilitating feelings - When you add in trying to make friends as an adult and navigating a world post lockdown, finding a community and feeling a sense of connection with others is so important but can be so incredibly challenging and pretty overwhelming.
But how does one even go about getting started? Well one answer could be… Social sport!! (Shocker)
Social sport covers the most vital foundations to living a purposeful and fulfilling life. It’s a great way to get fit, make friends and kick goals! Literally!! (Unless it’s netball or basketball because unfortunately you cannot use your feet in those sports😤)
If you’re someone who doesn’t enjoy the gym or running but does want to get out there and get fit and make friends, social sport could be the perfect option for you.
With so many sporting venues placing higher value on the social aspect, you can jump into a sport without ever having played it; So meeting new people and getting fit takes the pressure off and hey, if you win, that’s just icing on the cake.
One 80 year long (!) study of adult development and life was conducted, with one quote stating “The surprising finding is that our relationships and how happy we are in our relationships has a powerful influence on our health. Taking care of your body is important, but tending to your relationships is a form of self-care too”
One of the researchers did a TED talk about the importance of nourishing our relationships, which you can watch below:
If you’re interested in jumping into a sport - You can hit us up via our chat, in app or online 😎