In this story, you’ll hear about my friend “Jane” and her obstacles with health issues and loneliness. I’ll also share 3 things she did to build better connection with friends; these are tips you can use in your life as well.
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As humans, we are hardwired for connection. We all want people that we can do life together with and feel supported when things get challenging.
61% of U.S. adults say having close friends is extremely or very important for people to live a fulfilling life, according to this article.
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ou’ve probably realized that it is difficult to meet friends at random. So, if you really want to find the good ones, you need to get intentional. Take charge of your life and put yourself in places where these kinds of people might hang out. Check out the list below for inspiration.
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You may desire to have good friends in your life, but have you ever thought about what that really means? What does it look like to have a good, true friend?
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Let’s talk about how to identify if a friendship is right for you.
Sometimes the truth is scary, and you may think you don’t want to know if you are hanging out with the wrong friends. But what if I told you that…
….by holding on to friends that aren’t a good fit, these relationships can sometimes be detrimental to your confidence, mental health, and even keep you from finding true happiness?
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Have you ever hidden parts of yourself from your friends? Things like your hobbies, your interests, your opinions?
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Here’s a quick story about how an unlikely friends group developed out of a book club, and tips to find your own supportive community like this.
What comes to your mind when you think about book clubs?
Typically, I think of them as an okay way to meet people, but also pretty low-bar. Like, how can you really know someone well by reading a book with them?
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As a kid, did you ever desire to have a treehouse?
I wanted one so badly growing up. I would daydream about climbing up the steps, entering my own little private space where I could see the world, but not have to be part of it.
Deep down, I think kids understand themselves way more than adults do. Children know that they need a place for themselves to find seclusion and recharge.
“I’m having fun, aren’t you?” my pal Christie asked me.
At this very moment, we were in the midst of a 3+ hour wait to retrieve our checked luggage at the airport. Our flights (one very delayed, the other delayed and then cancelled) had left us stranded in Chicago for the night.
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How do you qualify a “brave act”?
Some might define bravery as having a fear about something, but going ahead and doing it anyway. Using that definition, bravery comes in many forms, even in every day experiences. I’ve found that these simple braveries can be the most impactful, especially when it comes to moving forward in life. This story is about one of those braveries.
What is something that weighs on you? Have you found any solace in doing things different in the future?
Today I will tell you a story about the loss of a friend and how the guilt and regret from it became a pivotal learning lesson.
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Have you ever been around someone who:
Seems really fun and cool
Is nice to others
Shares your interests and hobbies
…but despite all of this, you don’t enjoy being around them?
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Have you seen that show, “The Tourist”? He wakes up in a hospital and has amnesia, spending most of the episodes figuring out who he is (or was). I’ve been thinking a lot about that show. My thought is, why try to dig up the past when you have the luxury of starting everything over?
Your body can tell you whether an opportunity, advice, or a relationship is right for you!
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Make a good friend at work, leave job, lose friend.
There’s a simple explanation for why this happens, but we don’t always realize it in the moment. Sometimes this loss hurts a lot, but understanding why can help you move through and find new friends that will stand the test of time.
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There are many reasons why people might become friends, but actually keeping a friend requires more than just proclaiming it. The qualities that I’ve come to recognize in long-lasting friendships are this Friendship Stickiness Checkist
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Have you ever felt like it is more difficult to have regular conversations if you spend a lot of time alone?
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Are you feeling stuck or really lost during a major transition? If so, I have a story for you and some advice on how to work through it.
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