Mindfulness and Meditation Guided Meditations 6-Minute Video Meditation to Feel Supported Community matters By Andria Park Huynh Andria Park Huynh Andria is the senior editor at Verywell Mind, supporting the management of new content production and shaping editorial strategy. Learn about our editorial process Published on March 28, 2024 Print Verywell Mind / Getty Images Trending Videos Close this video player Getting Started Find a quiet place to sit comfortably upright—at the edge of your bed, on the floor, or in a chairClose your eyes and tune into the breath or another point of focus to be fully presentRelax your body—loosen your shoulders, unclench your jaw, and soften your brows 6:20 Picture the people in your life who you can turn to in times of need. If a handful of friends, family members, neighbors, or partners come to mind, consider yourself lucky. Research shows that social support plays a key role in our mental and physical well-being and can even help us better cope with stressful situations. Think back to a time when someone from your circle helped you out in a profound way. Sit with the feelings this brings up for you, be it warmth, security, love, or all of the above. Similarly, reflect on the last time you helped someone in your circle through a rough time. Notice what it feels like in your body to have supported them in this way. The next time you feel anxious or worried, return to this meditation to reflect on your community and remember the feelings of safety and support that they provide. This meditation is also a part of Verywell Mind's 30-day meditation email series, Pause & Play. Sign up here to subscribe and continue your mindfulness journey with us. For more videos, check out our meditation library. For more inspo How to Increase Your Sense of Belonging How to Practice Loving Kindness Meditation 6 Benefits of Friends: Why It's so Important to Keep in Touch 9-Minute Video Meditation for Mindful Eating 1 Source Verywell Mind uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Read our editorial process to learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable, and trustworthy. Løseth GE, Eikemo M, Trøstheim M, et al. Stress recovery with social support: A dyadic stress and support task. Psychoneuroendocrinology. 2022;146:105949. By Andria Park Huynh Andria is the senior editor at Verywell Mind, where she helps manage new content production and shape editorial strategy to deliver the highest quality mental health content in the category. See Our Editorial Process Meet Our Review Board Share Feedback Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! What is your feedback? Helpful Report an Error Other Submit