Harvard researchers have been researching human happiness for 85 years and published their findings in The Good Life, recently published by Simon & Schuster.
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The secret to happiness, according to research, is simple: maintaining good relationships with the people around us. The only problem is that scientists have also found that we are generally bad at doing this.
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Here are five of her suggestions for strengthening the relationships with the people in your life, every single day.
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It is important to create space in your relationships to talk about problems, upheavals, and frustrations.
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Not all people need the same things. Before following any rule, open your mind and try to identify the ways in which each relationship requires each type of energy.
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Showing interest or even curiosity about what the other person has to say and about their personal tastes is a key principle in showing that you value your relationship.
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Showing that you’re actively paying attention to someone might sound simple, but in an age when it’s almost impossible to take your eyes off your phone, it can be incredibly helpful.
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Life is not only of great moments. The small acts of affection in the places we find ourselves in our daily routines have huge potential to build health in the long run.
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