Keep it Social

Yesterday I was chatting to Aisling (MySecondSpring) about the top tips for women in menopause and inevitably this led is to anxiety and my view is if you can take away one piece of knowledge - it doesn't have to be food, diet etc but it's to Keep Social. 
I can't impress enough how important this is, there are so many lovely, warm women I have had the pleasure to work with whose social circle has shrunk - shrunk to such a small size that social outings/ gatherings become a feared event. The more we shrink back from social interaction the harder it becomes to break through that barrier as time goes on....time does not make this easier.

Last week I shared a post about the importance of meetings up with your friends - please don't read this lightly this is FOOD for your soul, food for you heart - it's Essential. 🌺 🌺 

• Put time in your weekly diary that includes physical interaction with others.....not an email, not digital but face to face
• Look for new opportunities/ hobbies to meet new people
• Say yes to all social invites ! Unless you have a very valid reason to decline always say yes......
• Always be open to new friendships....we are just half way through our journey in life, we are living longer, new people, new friendships will bring joy and learning into your life nourish the old friendships - make time, make that phone all - arrange that coffee date
• Share your challenges with your trusted friends - all of us face challenges at some point in time, daily, weekly, you will be surprised when you share your lack of sleep due to night sweats with that friend whose life seems perfect.....I guarantee you you will get a shared issue in return. Life was never meant to be perfect.

You are not alone, we are all in this together. The journey of perimenopause is not simple, it has its ups and downs but having friends who make you feel supported, who make you laugh, who have your back make this journey all that bit easier.