How do we improve and strengthen the relationships in our life?
There are many ways we can enhance our personal and professional relationships. Some of these ways include: knowing ourselves, setting boundaries, and effectively communicating. Regardless of the type of relationship you want to make better, you have to commit to putting in the effort. A strong relationship needs a true commitment and willingness to accommodate the needs of each person. Another way to ensure a healthy relationship is to relinquish some of the control. As much as many of us like to feel in control regarding other people and situations, as we mature and become more emotionally intelligent, we realize we can only control what we do and how we act or react. Understanding this will save us anxiety and time. Being dependable and someone others can rely on is important when it comes to quality relationships. If you make plans with someone, make sure you follow through and show up. If you agree to a task, complete it. In quality relationships, trust is one of the most important elements. According to mbclinicalcoach.com, shame erodes our relationships, while gratitude strengthens them. Here are five examples of how shame and gratitude might differ in a relationship: Shame: I'm sorry for talking so much. Gratitude: Wow! I must have needed to vent. Thanks for listening. Shame: I'm sorry for being emotional. Gratitude: I know my emotions are high. I appreciate you holding space for me. Shame: I'm sorry for being a burden. Gratitude: I'm so thankful for your support these days. Shame: I'm sorry for taking so long to respond. Gratitude: I've been so busy, thank you for your patience. Shame: I'm sorry I made things so hard. Gratitude: I'm a work in progress, thanks for having faith in me. There are many ways to nurture positive relationships in our lives. One of the most important is to put the needs and rights of the other person before our own needs and rights. Beneficial relationships don't happen by accident. They require time, commitment, and trust on the part of both individuals. Please leave me a comment about your thoughts on improving the relationships in your life.
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New Article Published In Authority Magazine On The Topic Of Getting Outside Your Comfort Zone10/20/2023 Please check out the most recent article I wrote for Authority Magazine which was published on September 23, 2023. The topic of the article is How To Go Beyond Your Comfort Zone To Grow Both Personally and Professionally. You can read the article by clicking on the image below or going to the Articles and Press Tab at the top of the page and clicking on the article.
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What was the name of the last person you met? If you are in a role where you continually meet new people, how do you remember their names? We are all incredibly vain and enjoy hearing the sound of our name. Given our vanity when it comes to our name, how do we ensure we get it right when we don't see people on a consistent basis? Remembering someone's name creates a connection with them and makes them feel important, valued, and noticed. It also helps them to trust you. In a telephone or in-person conversation, it is recommended that you use a person's name at least three times. Forgetting someone's name whom you have met before, or even worse, whom you were just introduced to, can be perceived as rude, and is certainly embarrassing. Unfortunately, as we age, remembering names becomes more difficult. A Psychology Today article found that 85% of middle-aged and older adults forgot names on a regular basis. Here are 5 Tips for remembering names from a Forbes article written ten years ago (Hedges 8/21/2013) that still work today: 1. Meet and Repeat - When you are introduced to someone, plug their name into the conversation a few times and make sure you use their name when saying goodbye. 2. Spell It Out - When you meet someone with an unusual-sounding name, ask them to spell it out. In addition, when putting someone's name into your contacts, include identifying information such as their appearance, interests, or previous employment history. 3. Associate - Try to connect a person's name with a picture image of something that sounds like their name. In addition, try using alliterative patterns such as, "Bob from Buffalo." 4. Make Connections - Another helpful association is to make a connection with the person you met and someone else you know. For example, "Julie like my sister." Another trick is to identify the person you meet with someone famous who might look like them and have the same first name. 5. Choose To Care - If you make a conscious decision that the person you are meeting is important and you want to remember their name, then most likely you will, because you choose to care about them. With all the distractions going on when we meet other people, remembering names can sometimes be difficult. But if you can learn and apply techniques to mastering this skill, you will make people feel recognized, valued, and important. Please watch the video below to learn more about the importance of remembering names and leave me a comment if you have additional tips and techniques for committing names to memory. Do you consider yourself a lifelong learner?
How often do you venture outside your comfort zones and do things that make you uncomfortable so you can experience and learn new things? A Pew Research Study found that 26% of American adults admit to not having read even a part of a book in the past year. Yale researchers studied 3,635 people over fifty years of age and found that those who read books for thirty minutes per day lived an average of 23 months longer than non-readers. Reading fiction has been shown to make you more open-minded and creative. Research has also shown that 81% of Americans feel they have a book inside them, yet less than 1% will ever write that book. While reading is just one way people can improve their knowledge and be lifelong learners, there are many other ways to learn. You can take a class, learn to play an instrument, or join a book club. Lifelong learning creates new career opportunities and helps people stay ahead of the curve in the ever-changing business environment. According to a University of Cincinnati article, here are 4 reasons to be a lifelong learner: 1. It's good for your brain and mental health - Research shows that mental stimulation could prohibit age-related cognitive activity and memory issues. Lifelong learning can also improve self-esteem and help find your purpose in life. 2. It could lead to beneficial career advancement - Showing your current or future employer that you are willing to adapt and continuously learn will make you more marketable in the workplace. 3. It will help you develop practical skills - Whether you're looking to build on a skill you already have or explore a topic that is completely new to you, continued learning can help you develop practical skills that will enrich all aspects of your life. 4. When you find your purpose, you find your people - Studies have shown that people are hard-wired to look for relationships with "like-minded people." Lifelong learning may open your world to an entirely new group of friends with similar interests. However you decide to increase your knowledge and improve your skills, understand that being a lifelong learner will improve your mental, physical, and emotional health and make you a happier and more well-rounded individual. Please leave me a comment about your thoughts on how to become a lifelong learner. |
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