Building Meaningful Connections- The 4 Keys to Lasting Happiness

Building Meaningful Connections- The Key to Lasting Happiness

Hi folks!

Can you all guess what this blog is about? It’s about something that we all want in life. It’s HAPPINESS. We try to achieve it in various ways. For some people money is happiness for some other people success is happiness. But true happiness can come from much simpler things.

So, do you want to know the secret to lasting happiness? Let’s dive into the journey to find the key to happiness together!

Meaningful Social Connections

We all know humans are social beings. We are happy when we feel connected to others. It’s not just some random “hi” or “hello.”

This comes from genuine relationships where others care about us and we also care about them and where we feel understood, supported, and loved. It can be a relationship with your parents, romantic partner, friends, or pets.

Here are some reasons why these connections are key to happiness:

Support:

Here support signifies mental and emotional support. It’s like the famous proverbial phrase, “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” But to make that lemonade we need support from your loved ones. Friends and family can provide a shoulder to cry on and offer advice. This emotional support helps reduce stress and anxiety.

For example, if you had a tough day at work, after coming back home, if you talk to your parents, siblings, your partner, or your best friend, that makes you feel relieved. That’s how they provide emotional support to you.

SENSE OF Belongingness:

We all want to feel that we belong somewhere. Our loved ones give us this sense of belonging.

Sometimes we join clubs. Remember in your schooldays, where you joined a club as per your interest. That may be a drama club or sports club where you shared similar interest with the club members. There you felt belongingness.

Hormones:

We all know oxytocin and serotonin are known as the “happiness hormones” Talking with our loved ones releases these hormones which make us happy.

Imagine, you had a great vacation with your friends or family. The happy feeling comes from these hormones.

SELF-ESTEEM:

Our genuine and positive relationships make us feel loved, cared then we feel loved about ourselves. People who care about us also make us feel valued and important. This boosts our self-confidence.

Folks! Don’t get bored let’s dive into more!

Research has shown that people who have strong social connections are more prone to be happy and healthier.

According to the OECD’s Better Life Index (2020), This index found that social connections are a key factor in overall well-being and life satisfaction.

So, How Do You Build These Meaningful Connections?

Building meaningful connections doesn’t happen overnight. It takes time and effort.

Here are some simple tips:

1. Be a Good Listener

Listening might sound like a very easy thing but is it really easy? This is one of the most crucial parts of a good relationship. Always listen when another person has something to say to you and show interest in what they are saying. Nod, make eye contact, and ask questions. It shows that you are listening.

2. Spend Time Together

Spending time with each other helps to strengthen your relationships. it doesn’t have to be something huge. Small things like having meals together, going for a walk, watching movies, traveling together maybe a bike ride. The thing is, the focus should be on the time you are spending together.

3. Appreciating Each Other

A lot of people might not be comfortable about speaking out their true feelings but sometimes this helps immensely. A few words of gratitude even a simple ‘thank you’ helps. Appreciate each other, do not find flaws all the time, and even appreciate small things. Simple acts of caring have the potential to build great relationships.

4. Resolve Disagreements

All relationships, including the ones you have with your partner, your friend, or your colleagues, are bound to have disagreements at one point or another. Do not let disagreements excel. Communicating with each other helps to find solutions.

Many people don’t pay enough attention to their relationships with friends, family, or partners and focus on other aspects of their lives. However, the major source of happiness is in the relationships we establish in the course of our lives. They support you, make you feel that you are not alone, and also lifts your self-esteem. However, building such relations is not easy it takes time and a lot of effort. Therefore, start building those crucial relationships today and be ready to be happy with the resulting associations.

Building Meaningful Connections- The 4 Keys to Lasting Happiness

Hi folks!