The key element of your happiness is the quality of your relationships

Important: The key element of your happiness is the quality of your relationships.

So, even when advertisements makes you feel that you that you need XYZ to become happier, think about it:

Do you really need it?

Here are ideas how you can improve the relationships with people around you to increase your happiness:

1. giving sincere compliments to brighten someone’s day (a sincere compliment is when you are truly impressed, not meant to flatter, preferably about personality traits or accomplishments)

2. expressing your appreciation in a way they understand (this can be words of affirmation, spending time together, giving a gift, doing something for this person, touching them if the type of relationship is appropriate to do so)

3. listening (engaging with the other, without judging and using both verbal and nonverbal cues to show that you understand what they are saying)

4. showing genuine interest in the other person (for example by asking open-ended questions, listening more than you talk, and smiling)

5. making them feel important (for example by doing the previous ideas or for example asking for their opinion, remembering personal details about them, and saying thank you)

And by the way, this is more environmentally friendly and better for your health and bank account as well!