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Feeling like you ‘belong’ is crucial to a happy, healthy life. It could be a circle of friends or family members, a sports or book club, but being part of a tribe that you socialise with on a regular basis is really important to your health. Being around friends and family has been shown to have positive effects on stress levels and being part of a social or family unit has been associated with longer lifespans.

This doesn’t mean you need to suddenly become an extrovert out gallivanting every night. But it does mean spending time with others can have a positive effect on your life.

Make time for family and friends, even if you think you’re too busy. Plan some fun activities that don’t necessarily revolve around alcohol. Today, it’s all too easy for fun to end up involving booze. That can be detrimental to other parts of your life and health. Set a date for enjoying some outdoor activities together, like hiking or playing mini-golf! Or catch up over movies and food, or a barbecue or dinner (why not cook some recipes from this book?). We’re not saying you should go teetotal, but just don’t let all your social activities involve drinking. Be social, spend time with family and friends, and make sure that social time has a positive impact on your day-to-day life.