14. Rituals with friends build stronger bonds.
Rituals aren’t just meant to help you achieve a sense of inner calm. They can also bring you closer to loved ones and those around you. These can be as simple as daily phone conversations with a relative in another city or a weekly fitness class with your best friend. Great rituals that encourage closeness within your family are anything from pizza night, to game night or just turning off the TV and inviting everyone to share the best and worst parts of their day.
15. Rituals that are performed alone can promote a better mood.
Taking time for yourself, sometimes called “me-time” is an important part of improving your mood and remembering your self-worth. By focusing on what makes you feel stressed, finding ways to cope with that anxiety and taking time to yourself, you will see a noticeable difference not only in how you are able to handle stressful situations, but also in your overall sense of happiness.
Editor’s Note: This article is one in a series of Colgate sponsored posts centered on total health and wellness.
