Recognize that deep, meaningful friendships are crucial for thriving in life, not just surviving, and impact health, happiness, and the pursuit of big goals. Make cultivating these connections a priority, similar to how you prioritize sleep or diet, to avoid future regrets.
Check in with yourself to determine if you have a ‘friendship and disconnection problem,’ especially during challenging times when you might need support. Recognizing this gap is the first step towards building a stronger community.
Intentionally schedule regular occurrences in your calendar to check in on and strengthen your deep, meaningful bonds. This could be as simple as a coffee date, a scheduled phone call with a distant friend, or a five-minute pop-in with a colleague.
Understand that building strong friendships is not about having the most friends, but about cultivating a few deep, meaningful bonds. Prioritize intentionality in your interactions to feel understood and connected.
Create deeper connections by letting people in and both asking for and offering help. This reciprocal exchange builds a strong bond and lets others know they can come to you, and you can go to them.
Strengthen your friendships by leaning into gratitude, telling people you care about them, and explaining why they matter to you. These expressions foster deeper bonds and positive relationships.
If you’re looking to make new friends, ‘go to where people grow,’ such as yoga classes, local university courses, or groups aligned with your interests. This increases the likelihood of finding individuals with similar values and a growth mindset.
Use online platforms to find people with similar interests, such as local practitioners in health and wellness or those into the same sports, and then intentionally use these online connections to schedule offline hangouts.
Consider incorporating a daily health drink that supports digestion and contains beneficial gut bacteria, as nutrition impacts mental and physical well-being, especially during winter.
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