The Happiness Project

Cultivate your social connections

Instructions

Strengthen your social bonds.
Spend quality time with family and friends, and make an effort to deepen and strengthen those relationships by engaging in activities you both enjoy. Make time for phone or video calls, and schedule regular get-togethers.
Remember and celebrate milestones.
Show your friends and loved ones that you care by remembering important dates and milestones, such as birthdays, anniversaries, and special achievements. You can use a calendar or reminder app to help you keep track of these important dates.
Be generous.
Look for opportunities to be generous and helpful to others without expecting anything in return. You could offer to help a friend with a task or surprise them with a thoughtful gift or gesture. Or, you could perform in other ways, such as inspiring someone to tackle an ambitious goal and forgiving people for their mistakes.
Show up.
Make an effort to attend events and gatherings your friends are involved in.
Practice discretion and respect privacy.
Avoid speaking negatively about others behind their backs and respect their right to privacy. Instead, focus on building positive and supportive relationships.
Expand your social circle.
Look for opportunities to meet new people and expand your social circle. Join clubs, organizations, or online communities that align with your interests, and attend events and gatherings to meet like-minded people.
Bring people together.
Consider hosting events or gatherings that bring people together in a fun and inclusive way. Provide a variety of food options that cater to different dietary needs and preferences, and encourage people to mingle and get to know each other. Consider planning activities or games that promote interaction and conversation.