Do Something Social at Least Once Per Week
And more often, if you can. “Isolation breeds discontent,” says Raffi Bilek, a psychotherapist and director of the Baltimore Therapy Center. “You don’t have to be the life of the party; having just one or two close friends keeps you feeling connected and alive.” Research shows that human connection is what keeps people happy throughout their lifetimes, so time invested in friendships is well spent.