The People Along the Way
Recognizing our mentors.
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Friendships
Do people know you?
Do you feel like people know the true you?
If your answer is no, know that you’re not alone. Many people feel that their friends, family, and co-workers don’t know them well or at all.
By many people, I mean 2 out of 3 of working adults say that they are lonely. If they feel lonely, they probably don’t have many people in their life that know their true personality.
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Being Brave Challenge: Vulnerability
Many people are scared of being vulnerable with others. It can be terrifying to show your true self. There’s so much fear of being judged, being a burden, looking silly, or getting rejected. If this is how you feel, too, it’s understandable.
My own fears kept me from opening up to friends about how I felt or even what hobbies I enjoyed. Many of you know that I was scared to tell anyone that I am a Reiki healer and clairvoyant for years. It felt like a secret that only a select few in my circle knew about me, and even then, I barely spoke about it.
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3 Ways to Build Trust
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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Is this the right friend for you?
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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Learning from Regret
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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Looks Good on Paper
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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What Makes a Friendship Stick?
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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