Have you ever noticed that spending a lot of time with people, even those you love, often prompts irritation, impatience, and boredom? Find tactics for appreciation of your loved ones.

Recent research shows that relationships are critically important to our well-being and happiness. To be happier, we need to focus on the quality of our relationships. Read more about the tactics for joy here.

Gratitude is a feeling of appreciation for what brings us joy, inspiration, meaning, and purpose. Feelings of appreciation arise from a wide range of sources, however, research suggests that consciously giving thanks can profoundly affect our well-being and relationships. The benefits of keeping a gratitude journal have been researched extensively. Some of the key benefits are…

What gives us meaning and purpose in our lives are the relationships we have with others. However, some relationships are no longer supportive or nourishing. Some may be draining or even toxic. Not all relationships are meant to be forever. Life is too short to spend time with people that don’t build you up and make you happy. Here’s some ideas on what to do…