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One of the easiest ways to do a life audit is to just ask yourself ten questions for each area of your life and then give yourself a score to find out how to rate yourself. Below I’ve outlined ten questions for the friends and family life
If you’ve ever had one of your friends hurt you, you will know it can be gut wrenching. One of the best ways to open the door to forgiveness is to try to understand the person better, taking into account everything your friend was going
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building strong friendships, forgiveness, friendships, reconciliation, setting yourself free
In recent years I’ve come to learn that being vulnerable takes a considerable amount of strength and courage. In my twenties I would often hide behind my smile during times of depression and laugh and joke as if nothing were wrong. Not only did this
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being open, building strong friendships, expressing feelings, friendships, vulnerable
Last week we explored the importance of empathy, support, thoughtfulness and expressing your feelings in developing strong friendships. This week we explore some tough but nevertheless important key behaviors in friendships; apologizing, forgiving and being inclusive. 8. Be quick to apologize When you have caused one of
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being inclusive, being quick to apologize, being quick to forgive, building strong friendships, friendships
One of the most kind things we can do for our friends is to be thoughtful towards them. For example, when one of my friends was really sad and having a hard time adjusting to living in America after moving from the UK I decided
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building strong friendships, buying meaningful gifts, friendships, going out of your way, thoughtfulness
Being supportive towards our friends is important as it builds trust, strengthens our bond and helps us during times of stress when our demands in life are high and our resources are low. There are many ways we can offer support towards our friends, below
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One of the most fundamental building blocks for any great friendship is empathy – the ability to see things from others perspectives and understand their emotions, conflicts and struggles. Below are just five ways that you can enhance your empathy, thereby improving your friendships. Help others
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active listening, building strong friendships, friendships, helping others, lovingkindness
Last week we looked at the importance of regular contact with our friends, asking questions and listening intently. This week we explore what role empathy, support, thoughtfulness and expressing your feelings play in developing strong friendships. 4. Empathize It’s important that our friends feel understood. Actively listening
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being supportive, being thoughtful, building strong friendships, empathizing, expressing your feelings, friendships
Most people want to feel valued and understood, especially by their friends. Whilst I haven’t always agreed with my friends opinions, I have always tried to understand their perspective. When we listen intently to our friends and seek to understand them on a deeper level,
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active listening, body language, friendships, kind, memory, reaffirming, supportive
Last week we explored the benefits of having strong, long lasting friendships. This week we discover the first three key behaviors that develop strong and deep rooted friendships. 1. Regular contact Although I have an extremely busy schedule I make time to contact my friends regularly. I
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building strong friendships, friendships, key behaviors, listening, regular contact, taking interest- 1
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