If you’ve ever felt socially anxious, awkward, or like your emotional state gets in the way of connecting, this post is for you.
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Social media has changed the way we connect, but is it for the better, or worse? Well, it depends…
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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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One more reason to prioritize relationships: high social engagement has been found to help prevent cognitive decline later in life.
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In our interactions with other people, some moments carry more weight than others. Do this to make a positive impression…
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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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When we think about strengthening connection, we usually think about spending time with other people, but time alone can improve the quality of our relationships … and productivity.
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Having a sense of belonging leads to better outcomes all around, but how do you generate a sense of belonging? One way is through providing mentorship…
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There are times when other people’s behavior frustrates, irritates, or negatively impacts us and we want them to change. But giving a lecture or telling people what to do rarely works. Try these approaches instead.
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There are countless organizations, people, and causes that need support. You can make a difference by volunteering your time … and the benefits are reciprocal!
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50% of American workers are burned out, and loneliness is a major contributor. One way to increase a sense of belonging is to give people a role.
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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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Most people think that they need to exercise or eat better to improve health, but the truth is connecting has even greater impact.
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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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