104. Invest in your relationship with yourself

This blog is all about building positive relationships with other people—but it’s equally important to have a good relationship with yourself. After all, you are who you spend the most time with!

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98. Let go: Holding a grudge may be harmful to your health.

People who hold onto grudges are more likely to experience severe depression, heart disease, and other health problems. Here’s how to let go…

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94. Connect with animals: The power of pets to build connection

Animals can’t replace human connection, but they provide valuable companionship, physical affection, and other less tangible benefits.

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91. Reframe Social Stress as Excitement

If you feel like anxiety gets in the way of being your best in social situations—and high pressure situations like a presentation or interview—this post is for you.

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86. Why you (probably) need more touch

Physical touch has a big impact on health and well-being, and most of us are suffering from touch deprivation.

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81. Want to avoid cognitive decline? Be social.

One more reason to prioritize relationships: high social engagement has been found to help prevent cognitive decline later in life.

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77. This simple attitude shift makes you more likable

Research shows that our expectations of how others feel about us becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy. If we expect people not to like us, then they are less likely to. What would happen if you started expecting people to like you?

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