The Impact of Living Together on Mental Health and Well-Being

Posted On Monday, 21 August 2023 10:54

Did you know that in addition to the benefits of living in comfortable and affordable fully furnished coliving homes, choosing to live together can also contribute to your mental well-being? Let's take a look at the benefits of cohabitation.

Opportunities for social connection and support

Key aspects of coliving, including shared living spaces from break rooms to shared kitchens, encourage meeting, interaction, and new friendships. These interactions are especially valuable during periods of emotional stress or when someone's advice and support are needed.

Co-living spaces often organize social events, providing additional opportunities for participants to network and expand their social circle.

Whether you're an introvert who prefers to be alone or an extrovert who enjoys the company of new people, these social interactions can bring you tangible benefits.

Alleviate feelings of loneliness

If you're wondering what benefits social interactions bring beyond making new friendships, here's the answer: they can counteract the negative effects of loneliness.

A sense of solitude is inevitable, especially in today's rapidly changing digital world. While being alone isn't always bad, being too alone can increase your risk of certain psychological problems, such as depression and anxiety. Therefore, everyone needs to interact socially from time to time. Even engaging in casual conversation when you happen to meet someone in shared spaces can help build strong friendships and reduce the chance of feeling isolated and alone.

Spending time regularly with new friends also promotes a sense of belonging and can improve mental health.

Uplifting mood

Regular interactions and healthy relationships with other participants create a positive atmosphere and chances for everyone to share their stories and experiences. These conversations release hormones of joy in the body, such as endorphins and oxytocin, which improve mood. Some of these chemicals are even capable of inducing feelings of relaxation and controlling the effects of stress hormones.

Cognitive stimulation

Another outstanding feature of coliving is the diversity of people living in the same space. Although there are few local Singaporeans living in co-living, most of the participants come from different parts of the world and are here for various reasons.

Living in a close environment provides an opportunity to interact with people from different social backgrounds. This gives you the chance to broaden your horizons, gain new perspectives, gain more knowledge, and master innovative thinking methods that will enrich your experience, stimulate cognitive processes, and increase your mental flexibility.

In addition, the need for non-family neighbors leads to the development of more confident interpersonal skills, allowing you to deal with different emotions and points of view effectively. This, in turn, can improve social interactions and help you make more informed decisions.

If you are interested in the many advantages and benefits associated with coliving, it might be time to expand your horizons and try this experience for yourself.

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