Our relationships with other people matter. Friendly February is a great way to take the time to acknowledge our friendships and build our relationships.

Each year, I like to consider a major theme, focus or intention for my life. I find it helps me to be clear on how I want to live and work. It gives me a mental criteria for what I prioritise and what I do not.

When we genuinely show others respect and appreciation, we are meeting a basic need and helping them flourish (Fredrickson 2013). Being grateful to someone not only benefits the person, but it helps us as well.

Stress is a state of mental, physical or emotional tension, resulting from demanding circumstances. At different times in our lives, we all experience demanding circumstances resulting in stress – but it is not always a bad thing.