About this Event
A relaxed way to catch-up with me and say hi, and a chance to connect with others. No fixed topic - just good company, a hot drink, and easy conversation.
Here are 5 overall benefits that meeting new people in person has for wellbeing:
1. Reduces Loneliness and Builds Belonging: Direct, face-to-face contact fulfils a fundamental human need for connection. It counteracts isolation, creates a sense of shared experience, and reminds us we are part of a community.
2. Boosts Mood-Regulating Chemistry: In-person interaction naturally triggers the release of beneficial neurochemicals like oxytocin (the "bonding" hormone) and serotonin. Simple acts like eye contact, a handshake, or shared laughter during a conversation provide a tangible mood lift that digital communication can't fully replicate.
3. Offers Fresh Perspectives and Challenges Your Thinking: New people bring different life experiences and viewpoints. This exposure can gently challenge your own assumptions, introduce new ideas, and help break cycles of repetitive or negative thinking, fostering cognitive flexibility.
4. Creates Shared Experience and Accountability: Meeting in person around a shared activity (like a workshop) builds a unique collective memory. This forms a stronger foundation for mutual support, encouragement, and accountability, which are powerful motivators for maintaining positive habits.
5. Builds Social Confidence and a Stronger Sense of Self: Each positive in-person interaction is practice for social skills and reinforces your identity. Stepping out of your comfort zone to connect builds resilience, reduces social anxiety over time, and strengthens your confidence in navigating the world.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Monkey Walk - JD Wetherspoon, 1 Marlborough Square, Coalville, United Kingdom
GBP 0.00
