Say 'Good morning', seemingly simple, such as hugging, strengthening awareness of trust and belonging to individuals. Clinical psychologists, psychotherapist Yasemin Meriç Kazdal have written the effects of such positive social interactions on mental health.
Do you have the days when you come to the computer without saying 'good morning' with your friends/classmates? When you leave with someone, you leave there without hug, when you enter the topic directly into your communication, small but valuable acts that eat into human relationships in the pace of daily life, often in the background. “How are you?” To ask, thank you, smile or hug our loved ones. These simple actions can really be one of the basic factors that can contribute to our psychological kindness.
Why do we forget? Often strong pace, mental fatigue and increasing impact of the digital world can make us neglect these small relationships. Although we focus on the work we need to develop and complete as soon as possible, we can ignore the power of simple gestures that make people become human. The lack of these behaviors can cause loss of connectivity in relationships, while strengthening the feeling of loneliness.
Psychological importance
“How are you?” Meaning: It can make you feel that we value others; It can increase the sense of vision and understanding. Individuals may stop for a while and really feel when he cannot recognize him even in a hustle and bustle. To hug: Physical contact can support the secretion of hormone oxytocin, reduce stress, strengthen confidence and thus enhance links. Smile: It can help show our satisfaction that we really see the existence of others. At the same time, research shows that facial expressions can be 'infectious' in social interactions, which may be related to mirror nerve cell systems. Thank: Expressing small or large gratitude can nourish relationships and strengthen the psychological endurance of the individual. These small gestures not only strengthen the link between individuals, but also have a positive impact on the emotional balance and satisfaction of individual life. Reflecting life Clinical observation shows that small relationships can increase confidence in relationships and support internal balance. A thank you, a sincere greeting or a short hug; It can not only beautify one day, but can positively affect psychological endurance and individuals in the long term. Great power of small behavior These small behaviors that we forget can be important psychological support. Remembering and performing these behaviors in everyday life can provide a more nutritious emotional space for both ourselves and our environment. Because sometimes the most powerful resources for our soul world can come from the simplest people.
