Who do YOU spend Most of day around

 Answer these questions about each of the five closest companions or your “inner circle”.

“Because you know what? You hang around a barbershop long enough—sooner or later you will get a haircut.” Denzel Washington 

1. Do they have a positive mindset?
2. Do your core values align?
3. Do they support you with your goals?
4. Will they help keep you accountable?
5. Are they growth – driven?
6. Do they bring you up when feeling down?

A social circle is a group of people that you interact with regularly, including friends, family, coworkers, and acquaintances. People in your social circle share similar characteristics and have a sense of unity. You might interact with your social circle at work, school, social events, or online. 

Our social circles—the people we interact with regularly—play a critical role in shaping our beliefs, attitudes, habits, and ultimately, our identities. The idea that “you become who you associate with” suggests that the people around us have a powerful influence on who we become, both personally and professionally.

Social circles can be important for your mental well-being. They can help you face hard truths, recognize destructive patterns in your behavior, and manage mental health issues like stress, anxiety, and depression. Studies show that being socially isolated can increase the risk of dementia by about 50%.