GIVE MORE ATTENTION TO YOUR RELATIONSHIP Your Relationships: Make the Most of Your Connections These days, we spend so much time hooked up to our smartphones and tablets, we often forget to pay attention to the people populating our daily lives. Between work deadlines, the demands of maintaining a household and the myriad of digital distractions at hand, it’s easy to understand how our relationships can fall by the wayside. But, it’s time to put a stop that! Our real-world connections with the people who matter most are what give our lives meaning. You (hopefully) won’t be updating your Facebook status or posting to Instagram from your deathbed! Wouldnt you rather be surrounded by the people whove loved you? With that in mind, here are three tips for nourishing your relationships. 1)Make Time for Face Time. Sure, you’re tired after a long day at work, and maybe you’d prefer to go home and rest, but when a friend (whom you haven’t seen in months) calls and wants to get together, agree to meet up with them. Don’t make them chase you down for some one-on-one time! Eventually, they’re going to get tired of pursuing some quality time with you. You can even make it clear that you only have time for one drink, a cup of coffee, a quick workout, etc. Just carve out time for them if you value your relationship. 2)Keep Each Other’s Secrets. Nothing enforces a bond better than a genuine commitment, and that includes keeping anything shared in confidence between the two of you. Resist the urge to share someone else’s secrets with your partner or closest friend. If you do, you prove to be trustworthy and having a trustworthy friend enriches relationships. 3)Be Truthful, Yet Tactful. Sure, it’s easy to tell someone what you think they want to hear, but being honest goes a long way. That being said, you need to be tactful, because another person’s feelings and pride are involved. Learn to master “I feel” statements and embrace constructive criticism. Being truthful, yet tactful, is a great way to enrich a relationship. 4)Express Your Gratitude. When was the last time you expressed gratitude (in words or deeds) to someone who did something nice for you? When did you last tell someone you were thankful you had them in your life? Telling or showing someone that you value them enriches your relationship. It’s the sincerity that people appreciate, along with the gratitude. And if you’re thankful for what you already have, whether it be people or things, the Universe will give you even more. So, if you are kind to the people who matter most and appreciate what they do for you, not only will your relationships with them be enriched, but you will have even more wonderful relationships to look forward to!.. Stay blessed. Ben-briann Tsharq
Posted on: Mon, 25 Aug 2014 16:13:50 +0000
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