Systems exist to promote ease of work and organization to life. A support system is the network of people you have built over time to draw support. While support systems mainly comprise family and friends, it is not limited to such because even strangers can be support systems.

The necessary thing is that they are a set of persons you can draw strength from when you are down or burdened. A support system is of importance for the following reasons:

1. Maintaining social life: Your support system will help you reintegrate with the world when you feel withdrawn and to yourself. With a support system, if you don’t reach out to people for socializing, they will meet up with you and help you stay out of your shell.

2. Getting things done: When you do not feel like doing anything due to tiredness, or stress, your friends or family can reach out to you. They may help you get things done or encourage you to do your work.

3. Releasing unnecessary pressure: Stress is interwoven with daily living. A way to release this pressure is by interacting with people to have a good time. It can be through a phone call, email, or a visit.

4. Having people who care: There are certain times where we want to feel loved. At this point, if you have people around you who genuinely care about you, it gets better. In times of loneliness, they can fill the void for you.

No matter how much of an independent person you may be, ensure you build relationships with people because you do not know the time you will need someone to keep you going. Join a book club, a sports team, or volunteer to have a system of people around you.