January 19, 2016 | Posted in: Leading Hartfully

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Surround yourself with these people and your life will be filled with good times, support, laughter, camaraderie, and somebody to keep you in line when your energy is waning. Research suggests that having a support system with your friends or family decreases stress and the frequency of colds and flu. Of course, laughter and fun are the best medicines around with no harmful side effects.

Those who play together stay together and have enhanced energy and enjoyment, as well as a better outlet to cope with negative situations. Collect a diverse group of friends to attain a well-rounded perspective on life and to bring more interest and opinions. To find fun and understanding friends, practice being one first. Like energy attracts like energy. If you find yourself surrounded by deadbeats, then you may need to take a second look in the mirror and re-direct your energies.

Family and friends are extremely important to personal energy. Remember to prioritize people first before things to help you sort out what is important in life. Regular social contact can lower potentially harmful hormones that are released by the body during stressful situations, not to mention more perspectives to help you gain awareness of other avenues around your stressful situations.

Keeping in touch with open communication in any form helps build support, trust, and a sounding board to keep you on track while adding years to your life as well as life to your years. Talking to close friends or a complete stranger can be uplifting. Communicating can be a challenge, but when it gets through, it is a victory. Celebrate the thrill of sharing ideas and dreams. Look at the explosion of cyberspace chat rooms and email; we are all just dying to talk, be heard, and befriend others.