REALLY

In 1938 Harvard started studying a group of people from differing backgrounds, cultures & genders for their entire lives to find out what really makes humans happy. Now in its 85th year their partners, children & grandchildren have also been studied.

There are two simple yet profound key findings…

One is if you take care of your health, you are happier and not surprisingly you live longer.

The second is the people who had warm, closer connections with other people were not only happier but better relationships actually impacted their bodies and their health.

Many don’t have intimate partners, but it turns out that’s not essential to get these benefits. The study showed that it’s really the experience of being connected to somebody, or even just a couple of people, with whom you feel warm, close connections. Happier, healthier humans took care of their relationships & did not let them wither from neglect.

So, who have you not seen lately? Who do you want to connect with? Who do you want to stay connected with? Reach out as when we are committed to people and things in the world beyond ourselves, we are much happier, much healthier & live longer.

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