This Is Why The Breakfast Club Should Be A Thing Everywhere

By Walter Reed


The disclaimer is stating that this is not an article about 5 high school kids discovering more about themselves after a day in detention. Here we have a bunch of people, strangers, who go out of their way, thrice a week to eat breakfast together. It sounds a bit odd but think about it. Bacon and friendship looks like a deal no one has the heart to refuse.

The friends that get breakfast with you are the best ones. The Breakfast Club St Catharines, ON does exactly just this. These somewhat 50 year olds gather together at Angels Diner family restaurant located at Henly Square 395 Ontario street. The best part is how they have the most delectable morning food on the menu.

Angels Diner has a good range of omelets, Belgian Waffles, eggs benedict and other varieties of the usual menu for mornings. Having a bunch of strangers gathering in a diner for breakfast thrice a month with this menu is definitely something to look forward to. The 50s interior design is reminiscent of the vintage charm from that era.

There is a fondness to knowing that even at an age where most people would rather stay home, there is still an effort for the participants of this club to socialize and interact more. There will always be benefits to socializing no matter what age one is. Socializing is not a matter of being an introvert or an extrovert.

It is kind of backwards how humans have decreasing number of friends as they age instead of getting more since they have been on earth for a long time now. There is delight in knowing that there is a group of people who still make the conscious effort of associating with other despite the stereotype. This is not as easy as it sounds, considering that there are many devices that promote shutting the world out and just staying indoors and facing a screen.

The breakfast club idea is starting to sound really appealing after looking at the premise of eventual shutting out of people as we grow older. It also is a great remedy for those who never really got over their shyness. Bacon, coffee and waffles with a new friend can never sound like a bad idea. This makes the club the perfect first step in socializing for someone who is used to isolating themselves.

Real friendships extend to more than just exchanging the juiciest gossip around town. Moreover, it does not limit to sharing the same interests. Being friends with a person who can assure you their company and trust is something everyone should have until the end of their lives. As social creatures, humans are programmed to survive better and longer by associating themselves with other humans.

Studies found that engaging in a ten minute friendly conversations can improves solving cognitive tasks. The researchers believes that when people talk to each other they make an effort to read each others minds to see the perspective of the other person. This is an activity a lot of seniors tend to take for granted, thus dulling this part of their cognitive functions.

Persons who like to socialize have better physical health and have a higher chance of living longer. Social engagement can also boost mental health and have a more likely chance to steer clear away from depression. Being friendly with people and making an effort to established social connections can also greatly improve mood.




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