Investing time in platonic relationships is crucial for happiness. Spending at least 30 minutes daily connecting with others, even when it feels challenging, helps combat loneliness and isolation. Maintaining social connections is vital as we age, focusing on both old and new friends. Research, like the Harvard study tracking individuals over decades, highlights the significant impact of nurturing platonic relationships on overall happiness.
We all want to be happier, but are probably sick of hearing about 'exercising more, eating better, sleeping 8 hours'. In today's episode we break down FIVE evidence based tips that are simple, accessible, actionable and inexpensive for becoming a happier person and the research that proves it:
- Focus on platonic love over romantic love
- Small acts of kindness + how we are spending our money wrong and why its making us less happy
- The importance of a project
- The healing power of nature + what bacteria and dirt have to do with it
- Let yourself wallow
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