Cultivate Friendships.
Surveys show close relationships — more than personal satisfaction or one's view of the world as a whole — are the most meaningful factors in happiness. If you feel close to other people, you are 4x more likely to feel good about yourself than if you don't feel close to anyone. (Magen, Birenbaum & Pery, 1996)
Rekindle past relationships, and seize opportunities at work with colleagues or at home with neighbors to expand your friendship base.
from 100 Simple Secrets of Happy People:
What Scientists Have Learned and How You Can Use It
by David Niven, Ph.D.
What Scientists Have Learned and How You Can Use It
by David Niven, Ph.D.
I didn't write that, but I can tell you this: My two closest friends today used to be "just" my boss and an unknown neighbor (love you girls!!). :)
3 comments:
You rock, my friend! Hope you are able to catch some zzzzz's tonight!
Awwww. Awwwww. And right back at you, girlfriend. And thanks for being so understanding. Seems I've been doing a lot of leaning lately. So glad you're there.
My girlfriends, all of varied backgrounds, sizes, ages and talents, ARE my lifeline!
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