Man is by nature a social animal. -- Aristotle
High quality relationships produce well-being.
Types of relationships:
- Social support (guidance, emotional support, love) - good social support from people that are present, that provide good advice, that validates our experiments and that do not engage in stress competitions
- Mentoring - mentors can help us increase and enhance our zone of proximal development (what we are capable of doing independently), they give us a greater sense of self-confidence, they can connect us to opportunities and they can make us feel successful. Mentors benefit by teaching things to others and increasing their comprehension of matters
- Acts of kindness - good deeds trigger our sense of elevation; an act of kindness can trigger other acts of kindness
- Role models - look up to someone to learn from their example. Someone that is inspiring and has a clear set of values and is commited to others and to the community. Also, try to lead by example.
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