It’s natural for us to reserve relaxation for the summer. We’ve been conditioned to behave this way since we were four years of age. Yet we need to learn that we can’t hold onto stress and wait for the “perfect moment” to invest in ourselves and relieve ourselves from the stress in our life. .. or if you are from East Philadelphia born and raised — chillin’ out, maxin’, relaxin’ all cool.

Depending on how you like to connect with people, having friendships and gathering with them helps builds a sense of community and builds your support system that gives you a feeling of purpose. Here are three activities you can do to connect with friends.