CommonHealth Weekly Wellnote: Recharge Campaign–Social Rest
Social Rest–Do You Need More or Less Time with People? A social rest deficit occurs when we have trouble figuring out the relationships that help us feel restored and relationships that drain us. It can also occur when we are engaging in too much or too little social interaction. This varies from person to person, so it’s important to check in with your needs (like are you feeling introverted, extroverted, or balanced between the two).
We all occasionally need a break from the social roles we play in one another’s lives. In every relationship there is an exchange of energy and attention; sometimes we receive from others, sometimes we give. But if you’re constantly feeling overwhelmed by others’ demands on you, it may be time for social rest.
If you are feeling disconnected on the other hand, be present and show up for people. This will deepen your relationships. People are dynamic and it’s important to embrace all of your social needs. Are you religious? Then you may want to make sure that you find the right place of worship. Are you really into board games? Join a board game meetup so you can play with like-minded individuals. Whatever you’re into, there is a group of people who like the same thing – keep looking!
Available on demand. A friendly reminder in January, CommonHealth teamed up with Kaiser Permanente to bring you three webinars designed to help kickstart your energy levels in the new year. Sign up today for online sessions on self-care, making the most of small blocks of time, and food & mood for tips on feeling your best (they are all now available on demand).
For questions regarding this week’s communication or the CommonHealth program, please reach out to your respective campus coordinator below:
- Alexandria – KathyClement (KClement@nvcc.edu) or Najeeb Baha (NBaha@nvcc.edu)
- Annandale – Matthew “Tank” McCarl (mmccarl@nvcc.edu)
- College Staff – Cecil “C.J.” Jackson (CeciJackson@nvcc.edu)
- Fairfax – Dahlia Henry-Tett (employeewellbeing@nvcc.edu)
- Loudoun – Tammy Wagner (TWagner@nvcc.edu)
- Manassas – ThuyTien Ngo-Nguyen (TNgoNguyen@nvcc.edu)
- Medical Education Campus (Springfield) – Beverly Tsikata (btsikata@nvcc.edu)
- Woodbridge – Amira Alexander (AAlexander@nvcc.edu)
Submitted by:
Dahlia Henry-Tett, HR-Chief Wellness Officer, employeewellbeing@nvcc.edu