January is, statistically speaking, the most miserable month of the year (yes, someone monitored the national mood to confirm this). And that's not even taking into account the roller coaster feel of the world these past few years. All of which means chances are excellent that either you, your employees, or a loved one is going to be stressed out right about now. What's the best way to help them cope? Most of us play this kind of situation by ear, but for the scientifically minded there is actual research on how to be a truly supportive friend or boss.
