Are You Really an Introvert? Why Connection Is Trained, Not Inherited

We’ve discussed the importance of having connection to oneself, but today we are turning to a pillar that's just as critical to our mental fitness: connection to others. Dave and Luke dig into research on the relationship between strong social connections, loneliness, and long-term health. They unpack what the data says about meaningful relationships and why simply being around other people isn't the same as feeling connected.Dave and Luke then walk through studies on personality change, and why believing that change is possible can shape how willing you are to practice new social behaviors.They give a simple framework for building real connection in everyday life, and share the common pitfalls that can sabotage people's best intentions. We all need each other more than we know.Chapters[Start] Why Connection Matters: The role connection to others plays in mental fitness.04:43 Can You Change How Social You Are?: What research suggests about personality, behavior, and becoming more social.14:34 The Labels We Give Ourselves: How the way we think about our personality can shape our behavior.20:47 What Builds Real Connection?: A look at how relationships develop and deepen over time.32:22 Putting Connection Into Practice: A practical framework for becoming more intentional about connection.Links and ResourcesSign up for NUE - The Mental Fitness App