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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