Our interpersonal relationships have a huge impact on our emotional well-being and long-term happiness. A 2024 study in Frontiers in Psychology found that social support from family, friends, and significant people in our lives is positively linked with increased positive affect and reduced anxiety and depression.
Another study by Harvard, which ran for over 80-years, titled ‘Study of Adult Development’ found that good relationships, not wealth or fame, are the strongest indicators of a happy and healthy life.
So, make time for your beloved friends and family and spend quality time with them. Even small gestures— like a phone call or a shared laugh— can uplift your mood.