143 — Unlocking Adult Friendships and Improve Your Social Health with Kasley Killam

Social health is just as important as other aspects of your health. However, it can be challenging to make friends and difficult to prioritize social connections.
 
Kasley Killam, a social scientist and author of The Art and Science of Connection, suggests some simple strategies that can go a long way toward improving our social health.
 
Some of the things we discuss are:
 

• What it means to have social health
• The benefits of establishing new connections and improving existing relationships
• How to assess your social health
• Strategies for building friendships
• Steps to take to improve your social health based on your personality

Key Takeaways:

• Assess Your Social Health: Start by evaluating the quality and quantity of your social connections to understand where improvements are needed.
• Improvement Strategies: Use different strategies like stretching, resting, toning, and flexing social muscles to enhance both the quantity and quality of your social interactions.
• Ask Better Questions: Deepen relationships by showing genuine interest and asking thoughtful questions that go beyond surface-level interactions.
• Leverage Technology: Embrace texting and social media as valid methods to maintain connections, especially when in-person meetings aren’t feasible.
• Multitask and Microdose Connection: Integrate social interactions into daily activities and make the most of short, frequent contacts.