Most people would say family and friends are more important than anything else, but the way we spend our time doesn’t always match our priorities. Try this simple exercise to see how well your time aligns with your priorities.
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People often set goals that are overly ambitious, then fizzle out. Starting small, with mini-goals, will give you early success that you can build on. This strategy can be applied to any of your goals, including building stronger connection.
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In order to achieve a sense of belonging and connection, we don’t just need to BE loved, we need to FEEL loved. That means learning to let in the kindness, care, and positivity we receive.
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Being reliable may not sound sexy, but following through on commitments builds trust, which is essential to the long-term health of a friendship.
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Most people think that the strength of a friendship is based on being there through hard times, but research shows that celebrating a friend’s good news is even more important.
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Completing this 10-minute writing exercise has been shown to improve mood, increase empathy and connection, and boost motivation to follow-through on the things you care about.
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Giving someone your full attention and really listening is a simple, but rare, gift.
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We all want to feel like we belong to something … but sometimes that something doesn’t exist. You could be the one to start it.
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Many people have a hard time asking for help because they don’t want to be a burden, but asking for a small favor can make people like you more.
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Rosy ideals and unrealistic expectations about friendship often make us feel bad about ourselves when reality doesn’t match up. Here are some ideas for addressing the expectation gap.
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