WATCH THIS:Creating More Lollipop Moments, TEDx talk, 6 mins. Drew Dudley talks about how everyday acts of kindness or social connection can have a large impact.

READ THIS: Want Stronger Relationships at Work? Change the Way You Listen, by Manbir Kaur. Conversations that encourage cooperation and understanding result in the release of hormones like oxytocin that reinforce a bonding experience.

DO THIS:Be a Joy Multiplier. Read abouthow enthusiastically responding to others’ good news (called Active Constructive Responding or ACR) builds trust and connection. Then peruse anACR Worksheetcreated by theConsortium for Health and Military Performance(yes, the U.S. military teaches ACR!) and get started today practicing your ACR skills to build stronger relationships.