Scientists unanimously agree on the strong association that links happiness and social relationships. The bonds that we forge and maintain with our fellow human beings throughout life are at the heart of the question of well-being… ours and that of others.
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Whether it is our spouse, our children, family members, our friends, our co-workers, our neighbors or the people we meet occasionally, human relationships all contribute, to varying degrees, to our experience of happiness.
Indeed, our family and friendships are virtuous and beneficial. They give us love, support and meaning and strengthen our self-esteem.
The link between happiness and social relationships
Maintaining good relations with the people around you is a major factor well-being; it is perhaps even the most important criterion to be happy.
Whether family, friendly or social, your relationships are precious, especially in difficult times.
A study conducted at Harvard showed that when you benefit from the active support of those around you, you keep your good mood and we maintain our health capital. Conclusion: we live longer!
Your relationships with others have had their ups and downs, that’s normal! You can hardly anticipate thoughts and reactions people you know. You don’t have the power to change them either.
What you can do, however, is manage the way you react when you disagree with someone: anger, contempt, indifference or, on the contrary, benevolence, empathy, understanding, forgiveness… Choose your side.
“Friendship requires a lot of effort, it requires knowing how to offer what is most dear in life: time! “
Catherine Deneuve
As happiness and social relations are closely linked, today you will try to take the first step to strengthen a bond with someone that matters in your life.
Here are three ideas I thought of for you:
- Contact someone you like to say hello and let him know you’re thinking of him.
- Call a friend and be genuinely interested in what’s going on in their life by listening carefully and asking questions to keep the conversation going.
- Think of someone who has a special quality (whom you admire) and tell him how much you respect his talent.
By taking a close interest in others, you will sow emotion and joy around you. So you try …
What personal relationship will you strengthen today and how?
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