After a frustrating day at work or fight with your significant other, calling a friend to complain might seem like a good idea. Venting won’t help you manage your anger, though, according to a recent paper published in Clinical Psychology Review. Researchers studied how effective arousal-increasing activities, like venting or running, and arousal-decreasing activities, like … Read more
It’s no secret that social interaction is one of the pillars of happiness. In fact, positive relationships keep us content, healthy, and can even help us live longer, according to an 85-year happiness study from Harvard University. The path to building or maintaining strong relationships in your life, especially as an adult, can feel opaque. … Read more
Even the most socially agile person can find themselves dumfounded by some of life’s more awkward situations. There is no obvious way to deal with a friend negging you or an in-law asking you rude questions. It’s in these moments, though, that Harvard-trained etiquette expert Sara Jane Ho sees herself as a resource. Ho is … Read more
We’ve all had that one friend whose tab is perpetually growing. Venmo requests for a split group tab always seem to get overlooked or perhaps they do a symbolic reach for their wallet when the server places the bill on the table — but no money actually ever materializes. If you’re not particularly good at … Read more
Charlie Munger died on Nov. 28 at age 99. These reflections on his life and career, which he wrote for CNBC Make It, are among his final writings. My children and grandchildren might not think exactly the way I do, but I hope they can observe my life as an example of how to be successful … Read more
Now more than ever, we’re learning just how important building strong connections with others is for our happiness, longevity and overall wellness. An 85-year Harvard study discovered that the No. 1 thing that makes us feel happy and live longer is positive relationships with romantic partners and friends. But how people should go about developing … Read more
This story is part of CNBC Make It’s Tools for Happiness series, which details what we learned from taking a free happiness course offered by Harvard University. An 85-year Harvard study discovered that the most important thing that brings us happiness in life is positive relationships, and your friendships are a huge component. Maintaining long-term friendships that are stable … Read more