Is spending so much time online eroding our in-person social skills? Connecting with people IRL has huge physical and mental health benefits.
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If you feel like the days are going by in a blur with little to set them apart, try making a memory with a friend to break out of the routine and bring you closer.
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Practicing receiving compliments (gracefully) can change the way we see ourselves, help build confidence, and strengthen connection between you and the compliment-giver.
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Most of us think that spending money on ourselves will make us happy, but the research shows that spending money on other people—or engaging in other acts of generosity—gives us a bigger boost in happiness.
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With so many terrible things in the news, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and pessimistic about the state of the world. Engaging in social action—even micro-action—can help.
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Making friends, and having real connection in our lives, has gotten hard. It takes work. If we want to reduce loneliness, we need to make connection easier.
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Google discovered the secret ingredient that sets high-performing teams apart … psychological safety. This post describes how to build it in teams and relationships.
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People with high social intelligence have stronger relationships, better mental and physical health, are more likely to be promoted at work, and have greater life satisfaction. Here’s how to hone your SI skills.
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Apologies can make a relationships stronger, or destroy them. This post explores the good, bad, and ugly when it come to apologies.
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Mutual sharing increases liking and closeness … and this simple exercise helps people share easily.
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Even though we KNOW that social media posts are curated, we still make ourselves miserable by comparing our insides to other people’s outsides.
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If you have a friend or friend group that’s fallen into a rut, try doing something new and exciting (like these ideas) to re-ignite your friendship.
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Did you know that laughing reduces loneliness (as well as a whole host of other benefits)? Here are some ideas to up your laughter game.
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Most of us want to feel more connected, but our physical environment may be conspiring against that goal.
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What do breakfast breads have to do with socializing? Read on to find out…
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There is evidence that empathy is on the decline, which has frightening personal and global consequences. But you can take steps to build your empathy muscle.
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As kids we’re told not to talk to strangers, and as adults, most of us prefer not to. But making quick connections improves mood!
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Responding to “bids for connection” is a key behavior that sets healthy relationships apart from unhealthy ones. What’s your response style?
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Giving compliments strengthens connection and boosts mood. So why don’t we do it more often?
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Do your friendships feel reciprocal? When you initiate connection it helps broaden and strengthen your social circles.
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