Time spent with friends is plummeting. Here are 3 ideas for gathering together.
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You’ve probably been told, “Just be yourself” and the contradictory advice, “Fake it ‘til you make it.” Which is better advice, and under what circumstances?
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When it comes to friendship, more isn’t always better. In fact there’s a limit to how many friendships we can maintain.
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There are 90 different connection skills/action steps outlined in this blog so far. It’s impossible to be good at all 90, but you are sure to great at some! Here’s why (and how) to leverage your connection strengths.
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You can’t just bring people together and expect connection to happen. You need to facilitate it…
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With rates of depression and anxiety continuing to rise, we need to look at creative solutions to help address mental health needs. This post highlights one such solution … the friendship bench movement.
People are notoriously bad at following through on goals, even important ones. Gamification dramatically increases motivation and improves follow through (make it fun if you want it done). This post describes 3 great ways to gamify connection.
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We tend to like people who are similar us … in almost any way. When you look for commonalities it gives you something to bond, commiserate, or connect over.
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The gaze, the glare, and the gape … eye contact can make us feel seen, heard, and loved, or it can make us feel creeped out, squirmy, or fearful. Leverage the power of eye contact to build connection.
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Research shows that our expectations of how others feel about us becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy. If we expect people not to like us, then they are less likely to. What would happen if you started expecting people to like you?
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How often do you feel truly heard? That’s the power of the paraphrase! It reflects that you’re listening and “get it.”
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Our attention spans have become shorter and shorter, to the detriment of our relationships. Giving someone your full attention is a profound gift.
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Want to know why “Don’t Worry, Be Happy” makes us feel crappy? Read on…
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The best gifts are those that “speak” to the recipient. Learn their love languages to give what they want most!
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What’s the right balance between giving and receiving? Is it possible to give too much? Here are some tips to offer support that’s truly supportive and doesn’t drain you.
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We often use facts and data to try to persuade people to change their minds, but research (yup, facts) shows that head-on debate rarely works. Try these approaches to difficult conversations.
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Think about the sum of your relationships and interactions as your social diet. Is it feeding you, or does it leave you craving something more?
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We often want to present the “best” version of ourselves, but this increases social isolation.
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Having friends over is a great way to build connection … but we don’t do it as much as we used to. Need some inspiration?
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How often do you feel underappreciated? Other people do too! Expressing your gratitude and appreciation for someone is a powerful way to build connection, and it only takes a minute.
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