The quality of our close relationships matters more than, say, whether we're in a committed a romantic relationship or have lots of friends.

Whatever you say to yourself, silently or aloud, tells your brain what to focus on. Simple!

We have to give our brain permission to search for, and find, answers. This permission comes in the form we talk to ourselves.

Your words are steering your life; they are your hands on the steering wheel of your life, moving it left, moving it right, driving straight, driving smoothly, making jerky manoeuvres, and maybe honking your horn along the way.

If we change our station in life, people’s attitudes towards us may change. True, but the people who genuinely love us, care about us and want the best for us will be happy for our success.

When the goal is one we motivated to achieve we automatically become motivated to change our attitude or outlook.

Marriage is powerful because even if we have no one else, we still have a built-in support ‘network’ (because spouses fulfil so many different roles): someone who looks out for our health, happiness and survival!

The good people in our life are like unintentional bodyguards who give us cover, stop the bullets penetrating our armour and help keep us upright.

People help keep us alive, well and resilient, they're worth seeking out.