Emotional support involves listening and showing empathy without judgment. Esteem support provides confidence and encouragement through affirmations. Informational support offers advice and guidance on problem-solving. Tangible support involves taking on responsibilities like helping with chores
Regular exercise helps release stress hormones and increase endorphins. Adults need 7-8 hours sleep per night, children and elderly 9-10 hours. Healthy diet with water and complex carbohydrates reduces stress. Relaxation techniques like massage and yoga help manage stress
Mindfulness involves focusing on present moment without judgment. Daily walks help step away from worries and be present. Deep breathing exercises calm racing mind and heartbeat
Relationships can be categorized as family, friendships, acquaintances, romantic, sexual, work, or situational. Platonic relationships involve close friendship without sex or romance. Romantic relationships combine passion, intimacy, and commitment. Codependent relationships involve mutual emotional and physical reliance. Casual relationships include dating without commitment expectations
Mood swings are rapid and intense changes in emotions. Can occur without obvious cause or be triggered by specific events. Common causes include illness, developmental stages, and medications. Hormonal changes and allergies can influence mood
Report publishes national happiness rankings based on Gallup World Poll data. Finland ranks happiest country seven consecutive years (2024). Report uses Cantril Ladder with 0-10 scale for life evaluations. Data covers 14 key life factors including economy, health, and environment