Connection
Resource Hub
Free tools, assessments, exercises, and reading organized around the 5 Pillars. Everything here is designed to help you understand your connection health and take action.
UCLA Loneliness Scale (Version 3)
The most widely used loneliness assessment in the world. Measures how connected or isolated you feel. Takes about 5 minutes. No account required.
Take the Assessment →Loneliness: 6 Things to Know That Might Save a Life
Research-backed overview of loneliness as a serious health risk, with practical takeaways for what you can actually do about it.
Read Article →45+ Deep Conversation Starters
Questions designed to deepen friendships, backed by licensed therapist recommendations. Great for Connection Circles or just your next coffee with a friend.
View Starters →The "How Are You Really?" Practice
Next time someone asks how you are, give an honest answer instead of "fine." Notice what happens. This tiny shift builds the muscle of emotional closeness over time. Start with someone you trust.
What's Causing Our Epidemic of Loneliness?
Harvard's research on why loneliness is increasing and actionable frameworks for rebuilding social connection in everyday life.
Read Article →Surgeon General's Advisory on Social Connection
The official U.S. Surgeon General's advisory declaring loneliness and social isolation a public health crisis. Foundational reading for understanding the scale of the problem.
Read Advisory →The "Same Time Next Week" Challenge
Pick one activity you enjoy. Invite one person to do it with you at the same time, same day, for 4 weeks in a row. Consistency is the secret ingredient to friendship that most people skip. Showing up regularly matters more than showing up memorably.
Social Rhythm Tracker
For one week, write down every shared activity you participate in. Count them at the end. Most people are surprised by how few there are — or how many are passive (watching TV together) vs. active (cooking together, playing a game).
Personal Values Card Sort
A sorting exercise where you rank your top values from a list of 50+. Helps you understand what matters most to you and find people who share those values. The gap between your values and your time is often where disconnection lives.
Find a Free Version →Care To Ask: Conversation Starters for Connection
Daily conversation prompts designed specifically to reduce loneliness. Useful for Connection Circles, personal practice, or just texting a friend something more meaningful than "hey."
View Starters →The "Where Do I Fit?" Map
Draw a circle for yourself in the center of a page. Draw circles for every community or group you're part of (work, family, friends, gym, online). How close are they to your center? Which ones feel like home? Which ones feel like obligation?
The Science of Purpose
Research on how having a sense of purpose improves health, longevity, and social connection. Purpose isn't found in grand gestures — it's found in being useful to the people around you.
Explore Resources →VolunteerMatch
Find local and virtual volunteer opportunities near Longmont. Contributing to something bigger than yourself is one of the fastest paths to feeling connected and valued.
Find Opportunities →Skill Inventory
Write down 5 things you're good at that most people don't know about. Now think: who in your life could benefit from one of these skills? Offering to help someone with something you're uniquely good at is one of the fastest paths to feeling valued.
Center for Humane Technology
The leading organization on ethical technology design. Their resources explain how apps are designed to be addictive and what you can do about it. Essential reading for understanding Pillar 5.
Visit Site →Your Phone's Built-In Screen Time Tools
Track daily screen time, set app limits, and schedule downtime. The best digital wellness tool is the one you already have. No download needed — just open your phone's Settings.
7-Day Digital Detox Plan
A structured, day-by-day framework for reducing screen time that's practical for working adults. You don't need to move to a cabin in the woods — just small, intentional changes over one week.
Start the Plan →The Scroll vs. Call Challenge
Next time you pick up your phone to scroll, call or text someone instead. One real exchange replaces 20 minutes of passive consumption. Track how many times you convert a scroll into a connection this week.