# Notes

## p. 105

\[Quote\]: Happiness is equal to reality minus expectations

## p. 125

\[Insight\]: Hugging someone causes a huge release of oxytocin. Something to think about

## p. 131

\[Insight\]:
Ideas to connect with one another:

  - EXERCISING TOGETHER
  - WALKING AND RELAXING IN NATURE
  - CALLING INSTEAD OF MESSAGING
  - EATING AND DRINKING TOGETHER

## p. 137

\[Insight\]: Social connection checklist:

1.  Remove phone
2.  Listen actively
3.  Compliment
4.  Make eye contact
5.  Connect physically
6.  Ask good questions

## p. 140

\[Insight\]: Social Confidence Steps Summary

1.  STEP 1 Accept it
2.  STEP 2 Make eye contact and stand tall
3.  STEP 3 Pay attention and contribute

In these moments, our aim is to move our attention away from this internal voice in our minds and towards the people we are with.

## p. 165

\[Insight\]: The 2 serotonin principles: a) 90% is created within our guts. b) the happier your body, the happier your mind