There are many different social skills. Each of us is good at some of them, while we all have some skills to be strengthened.
Social skills include listening, talking, thanking, apologizing, asking for and giving help, expressing emotions and understanding the feelings of others, expressing caring, acting for another, empathizing, self-control, negotiating, asserting one’s rights, acting in a group, and getting involved.
Friendships
For some, one or two good friends is enough, while the others needs a big crowd around them. The most important thing is to have someone: one needs an another person. It is not good for anyone’s mental health to experience that there is no one to share their thoughts and feelings with.
Social media is one way to maintain friendships and get to know new people. However, friends only in social media are not enough. Face-to-face skills are still the most important in working life.
Friendships are maintained in a variety of ways, of which exercise is one good option. A group can bring a variety of kicks to exercise: humor, fun, exchange of ideas, gamification, cheering, encouragement and common goals which to strive towards. You can also find friends by exercising in a group.
By supporting others, the team will get far!
Atmosphere and the rules of fair play
Acting in a group is fun and uncomplicated when everyone acts according to the rules of fair play. Trust comes from knowing each other, sharing ideas, and respecting differences. In a safe and supportive group, you don’t have to fear, defend yourself or pretend to be something you’re not.
Team activities teach the rules of working together that are needed in other life as well. For example, you don’t have to be friends with a teammate, but the team still has to play well together. And the rules of the game just have to be followed, no matter how boring they may seem. These skills are worth gold in working life.
Diversity is wealth
For good mental health, it is important to feel that you are accepted as you are. Discrimination means treating people unequally or putting them in a different position without an acceptable reason. A typical form of discrimination is exclusion, which is another manifestation of mental violence.
The feeling of being excluded evokes shame, depression, and anger. In contrast, an accepting attitude creates a sense of security and trust in the community, and reduces loneliness, anxiety and aggressive behavior. Make sure everyone in the group feels equally valued and accepted.