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How to manage anxiety and self-doubt
Strategies for setting realistic goals
The importance of self-compassion and self-care
The importance of friends
Having a weak circle of friends carries the same risk as smoking 15 cigarettes a day.
Researchers suggest that core factors for a happy life include:
- number of friends
- closeness of friends
- closeness of family
- relationships with neighbors and co-workers
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Start A Social Group
Denmark has the happiest people in the world. One reason is that 92% of them belong to some kind of social group, ranging from sports to cultural interests.
Starting a group is the easiest way to manage 5 friendships with 20 % of the effort. Ideas could include a weekly lunch, a monthly sew...
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Connecting to people by paying attention
Don’t be interesting. Be interested.
- Listen to people and ask them to tell you more.
- When they mention something you have in common, point it out.
- Be enthusiastic and encouraging.
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Reconnect with old friends
You have probably met a large number of friends through just a handful of people. Those are your superconnectors. Rekindle those friendships and ask them if there is anyone you should meet.
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Don’t Be A Stranger
Make the time to spend time with your friends so that they will know that you value them.
Research suggests to check in with your friends at least every two weeks.
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Be Vulnerable
Go past discussing only the weather. Allow yourself to be vulnerable to help lay the ground for a closer personal connection.
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Other Kinds of Riches
- Friends: offer a kind of value that money cannot.
- Family and relationships: is not experienced by everyone, and if you have this, you are truly rich.
- Hobbies: A freedom to do what you love to do is real riches.
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