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Contrary to popular belief, it’s not money, career achievements, or even a healthy diet that make us happy, according to a 100 year old Harvard study. Rather, deep connections with family, friends, and community members impact our overall happiness more than anything else.

What, then, can each of us do to nurture deeper relationships? Seek out and spend more time with people who make you feel energized and excited to live. Make time for them on your calendar. When in doubt, choose them over other social invites.

As George Vaillant, a key figure from the Harvard study famously said, “Happiness is love. Full stop.” Relationships or bust!