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Getting StartedFind a quiet place to sit comfortably upright—at the edge of your bed, on the floor, or in a chairClose your eyes and tune into the breath or another point of focus to be fully presentRelax your body—loosen your shoulders, unclench your jaw, and soften your brows6:20Picture the people in your life who you can turn to in times of need. If a handful of friends, family members, neighbors, or partners come to mind, consider yourself lucky. Research shows thatsocial supportplays a key role in our mental and physical well-being and can even help us better cope with stressful situations.Think back to a time when someone from your circle helped you out in a profound way. Sit with the feelings this brings up for you, be it warmth, security, love, or all of the above. Similarly, reflect on the last time you helped someone in your circle through a rough time. Notice what it feels like in your body to have supported them in this way.The next time you feel anxious or worried, return to this meditation to reflect on your community and remember the feelings of safety and support that they provide.This meditation is also a part of Verywell Mind’s 30-day meditation email series,Pause & Play. Sign uphereto subscribe and continue your mindfulness journey with us. For more videos, check out ourmeditation library.For more inspoHow to Increase Your Sense of BelongingHow to Practice Loving Kindness Meditation6 Benefits of Friends: Why It’s so Important to Keep in Touch9-Minute Video Meditation for Mindful Eating

Getting StartedFind a quiet place to sit comfortably upright—at the edge of your bed, on the floor, or in a chairClose your eyes and tune into the breath or another point of focus to be fully presentRelax your body—loosen your shoulders, unclench your jaw, and soften your brows

Getting Started

Find a quiet place to sit comfortably upright—at the edge of your bed, on the floor, or in a chairClose your eyes and tune into the breath or another point of focus to be fully presentRelax your body—loosen your shoulders, unclench your jaw, and soften your brows

6:20

Picture the people in your life who you can turn to in times of need. If a handful of friends, family members, neighbors, or partners come to mind, consider yourself lucky. Research shows thatsocial supportplays a key role in our mental and physical well-being and can even help us better cope with stressful situations.

Think back to a time when someone from your circle helped you out in a profound way. Sit with the feelings this brings up for you, be it warmth, security, love, or all of the above. Similarly, reflect on the last time you helped someone in your circle through a rough time. Notice what it feels like in your body to have supported them in this way.

The next time you feel anxious or worried, return to this meditation to reflect on your community and remember the feelings of safety and support that they provide.

This meditation is also a part of Verywell Mind’s 30-day meditation email series,Pause & Play. Sign uphereto subscribe and continue your mindfulness journey with us. For more videos, check out ourmeditation library.

For more inspoHow to Increase Your Sense of BelongingHow to Practice Loving Kindness Meditation6 Benefits of Friends: Why It’s so Important to Keep in Touch

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1 SourceVerywell Mind uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Read oureditorial processto learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable, and trustworthy.Løseth GE, Eikemo M, Trøstheim M, et al.Stress recovery with social support: A dyadic stress and support task.Psychoneuroendocrinology. 2022;146:105949.

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Verywell Mind uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Read oureditorial processto learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable, and trustworthy.Løseth GE, Eikemo M, Trøstheim M, et al.Stress recovery with social support: A dyadic stress and support task.Psychoneuroendocrinology. 2022;146:105949.

Verywell Mind uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Read oureditorial processto learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable, and trustworthy.

Løseth GE, Eikemo M, Trøstheim M, et al.Stress recovery with social support: A dyadic stress and support task.Psychoneuroendocrinology. 2022;146:105949.

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