Social well-being is the extent to which we have good relationships, feel a sense of belonging and connection, and experience social inclusion.
People with high social well-being tend to be mentally and physically healthier, live longer, and are more resilient to stress, challenge, and adversity. In the workplace, high-quality relationships enhance our cognitive processes and boost our engagement.
Ideas to Try:
- Perform small acts of kindness. Doing so boosts the well-being of both the giver and the receiver.
- Learn Active Constructive Responding (ACR), an engaged and enthusiastic style of responding to our colleagues’ good news. ACR enhances well-being and relationship quality.
- Show gratitude and appreciation to others at work. Here are 5 ideas.
- Carve out time each day to do one 5-minute favor.
- Reflect on what small changes you can make in how you interact with others that could increase high-quality connections.
- Positive work cultures are more productive. Leaders are primary drivers of culture, so take time to learn positive leadership techniques and consider hosting a training at your office.
- Organize training on managing interpersonal conflict.
- Become a mentor. Mentoring benefits both you and your mentee. One idea is to join the Utah State Bar’s new lawyer mentoring program.
Books & Articles to Read:
Energize Your Workplace: How to Create and Sustain High-Quality Connections at Work by Jane E. Dutton
How Full is Your Bucket by Tom Rath & Donald O. Clifton
Love 2.0: Finding Happiness and Health in Moments of Connection by Barbara Fredrickson
Are You Fully Charged: The 3 Keys to Energizing Your Work and Life by Tom Rath
To Be Happier at Work, Invest More In Your Relationships by Rob Cross
The Value of Belonging At Work by Evan Carr et al.
Diversity Efforts Fall Short Unless Employees Feel They Belong by Pat Wadors
Enabling Lawyer Well-Being Through Diversity & Inclusion by Anne Brafford
High-Quality Relationships are Vital to Health, Performance, and Professional Success by Martha Knudson
The Benefits Of Saying Nice Things About Your Colleagues by Dutton & Lee
The Right Kind Of Stress Can Bond Your Team Together by Shawn Achor
Energize Your Workplace: How to Create and Sustain High-Quality Connections at Work by Jane Dutton
Energize Your Workplace: How to Create and Sustain High-Quality Connections at Work by Jane E. Dutton
How Full is Your Bucket by Tom Rath & Donald O. Clifton
Love 2.0: Finding Happiness and Health in Moments of Connection by Barbara Fredrickson
Are You Fully Charged: The 3 Keys to Energizing Your Work and Life by Tom Rath
To Be Happier at Work, Invest More In Your Relationships by Rob Cross
The Value of Belonging At Work by Evan Carr et al.
Diversity Efforts Fall Short Unless Employees Feel They Belong by Pat Wadors
Enabling Lawyer Well-Being Through Diversity & Inclusion by Anne Brafford
High-Quality Relationships are Vital to Health, Performance, and Professional Success by Martha Knudson
The Benefits Of Saying Nice Things About Your Colleagues by Dutton & Lee
The Right Kind Of Stress Can Bond Your Team Together by Shawn Achor
Energize Your Workplace: How to Create and Sustain High-Quality Connections at Work by Jane Dutton
Videos to Watch:
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Organizational psychologist Adam Grant breaks down 3 personality types related to giving (givers, takers, and matchers) and offers simple strategies to promote a culture of generosity and to better manage self-serving “takers.”
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Social scientist Brene Brown studies and writes on human connection, including empathy and belonging. In this TED Talk, she shares her research and insights from her own life journey.
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