How Social Connection Supports Your Wellness & Longevity

When you think of better wellness, diet, nutrition, lifestyle, and exercise come to mind. But there’s one aspect of wellness that we should not forget, and that is community. Simply put, your community is the people that you surround yourself with, keep up with, and live life with. These social connections are one of the things that make us human, but they also have a huge impact on our health and longevity—something we’ve seen firsthand in our community of Shaklee Ambassadors. Let’s talk about the power of social connection and how the Shaklee community has helped people transform their health.

 The importance of social connection

Research shows that social connection is linked to better health and longevity. Being part of a community has a variety of benefits to your wellness, including lower stress, anxiety, and depression and better mood and mental health. Social connection has also been linked to better heart health and stronger immune health. How it works is simple; being surrounded by people that care for you, support you, encourage you, and keep you accountable leads to a healthier lifestyle and a higher quality of life.

A great example of the power of community is the Blue Zones. These zones are demographically confirmed, geographically defined areas around the world with the highest percentage of people who reach the age of 100 at roughly 10 times greater rates than people in the United States. Blue Zone locations include Nicoya, Costa Rica; Sardinia, Italy; Ikaria, Greece; Okinawa, Japan; and Loma Linda, California. Demographers and researchers have found that Blue Zone communities share several key lifestyle habits and similarities in their diets. Blue Zones show us how being around like-minded people can help us reinforce healthy habits; it’s the same reason why our community of Shaklee Ambassadors is able to thrive.

Why community is important to Shaklee

The Shaklee Ambassador community is united by a common goal: to bring true wellness to the world. It is a community of individuals who all want to live healthier and help others do the same. Ambassadors support each other in their wellness journeys and their businesses because they all have the same passion for better health. Here are some examples from both new and seasoned Shaklee Ambassadors.

“Having such an amazing community helps me to be able to stay focused and on point. Having that accountability from others in this team and company…I am so thankful that I am a part of this community where everyone matters. It has made me confident in what I do, and I want to continue to advocate for a healthy long life for all of us.” – Trista D.S.

“The Shaklee community is like nothing else. To be surrounded by humans who all just want to lift you up and support you, meeting you on your journey wherever you are with no judgement. A community where everyone does better when everyone does better!” – Taran S.C. 

“Complete acceptance, true collaboration without competition, no drama—just support!” – Tina B.W.

“I’m still very new to the Shaklee community and overall products, but I will tell you the community side of this company has been something I never expected to find…I’ve never seen nor received the amount of encouragement, inspiration nor guidance from any other community that has been presented within the Shaklee community.” – Cassandra P.  

How the Shaklee Ambassador community fuels your wellness

Let’s break down what makes the social connection between Shaklee Ambassadors so powerful when it comes to health and wellness.

• Passion and purpose
  Many people become Ambassadors because of their passion for wellness. They know the importance of making choices today that will impact their health tomorrow. They also believe that good health is meant to be shared. So our Ambassador community finds its purpose in helping others live the healthiest they can be.

• Encouragement and accountability 
  The Ambassador community is one that knows that we’re all together on this journey to better health. So they’re the first to encourage and motivate you to keep going. Building healthier habits takes time and discipline, which is why Ambassadors not only lead by example but also support each other every step of the way.
• Personal growth 
  Many people who become Ambassadors experience their own unique growth. Seasoned Ambassadors share their experience with newer Ambassadors, helping them to grow in confidence, leadership, and initiative. This growth impacts not only how they pursue their health goals but also how run their wellness businesses.

Community and wellness are better together

In the Shaklee Ambassador community, health is the line that connects us all. Everyone lifts each other up through mentoring, friendship, and training. And being an Ambassador means an opportunity to share wellness products as part of a community motivated by a passion for helping people to live their best lives. Find out how you can become an Ambassador at shaklee.com.