Day 26: Having Good Friends Helps Grow Confidence and Motivation

Jazmine Ortega
The Daily Writing Habit
2 min readOct 4, 2022
Photo by Priscilla Du Preez on Unsplash

Our culture frequently emphasizes romantic connections.

We believe that finding the ideal partner in life will bring us happiness and fulfillment. But according to study, our psychological wellbeing is really even more dependent on our companions.

Our relationships with friends are the single biggest source of happiness in our life.

The impact of friendships on your happiness and mental health is significant. Stress is reduced, comfort and delight are given, and loneliness and isolation are avoided by having good companions.

However, deep friendships don’t just spring up. Many of us have trouble making new friends and lasting friendships.

It’s never too late to make new friends, get back in touch with old ones, and generally enhance your social life, emotional health, and general wellbeing, regardless of your age or situation, though.

The Benefits of Friendships

Boost your mood. Spending time with cheerful and upbeat friends might improve your temper and attitude.

Help you accomplish your goals. Encouragement from a friend can significantly strengthen your resolve and raise your chances of success, whether you’re attempting to lose weight, or otherwise better your life.

Become less anxious and depressed. An active social life can improve your immune system and lessen isolation, which is a primary cause of sadness.

Since friendship is mutual, a friend is also someone you can support and accept, as well as someone you have a strong sense of loyalty to.

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