❤️Relationships Rx❤️

Uncategorized Apr 25, 2023

It's hard to believe that it's the last Tuesday in April... ah, spring...

I love the energy Spring brings: newness, endless possibilities, an “out with the old, in with the new” mentality, renewed hope that things can change, and a reminder that seasons of growth always follow seasons of darkness.

And while I'm ready to break free from my winter cocoon and emerge a new creation, sometimes I need to just focus on the small things and rebuild my foundation. We’ve been focusing on tiny but mighty habits that can make a world of difference for you. We’ve talked about the importance of water, walking, and sleep: simple and effective daily goals that are low lift but have a huge impact on our emotional, physical, and mental well-being.

Focusing on these “boring basics” – like sleep, water, and walking – will strengthen your foundation, allowing you to tackle bigger goals and challenges in the future.

Like I’ve said each week, if you find yourself saying, "I already know that...", ask yourself, "But, am I doing that?"

That's where the change lies, my friend... in the DOING!

We’ve got one more “basic” to cross off our list… relationships!

According to the American Psychological Association, new research details how important close emotional connections are for health and well-being, prompting psychologists to call for making strong relationships a public health priority.

Researchers found that social disconnection can be as detrimental to one’s health as obesity, physical inactivity and smoking up to 15 cigarettes a day. Yikes! Healthy relationships do so much good for individuals; they help people live longer, deal with stress better, have healthier habits, and have stronger resistance to colds. They even help increase one’s lifespan!

While relationships may come easy to some of us, forging and maintaining quality, long-lasting relationships can feel hard to do!

So, what IS the secret to building better relationships?

1. Say YES!

I know it sounds simple, but building better relationships can be as easy as saying yes.
Have you seen the movie, "Yes Man"? Jim Carey essentially has to say yes to everything and his life immediately enriches in every way. While saying yes to everything might not be the message I'm going for, can you try to say yes more than you say no this week? Endless possibilities await you and your yeses.

2. Get outside your head and your house.

Social connection certainly won’t increase if you stay indoors. Not only is getting outside amazing for your mental health, but it will present you with more opportunities to engage with the world around you.
Compliment your neighbor on their blooming garden. Pet a furry friend. Walk to a local small business and strike up a conversation. Give yourself more opportunities to talk to those around you and you might find yourself with a new friend!

3. Prioritize your current relationships.

We need to banish the myth that relationships are “effortless.” While it’s true that some relationships come more easily than others, there is no relationship that doesn’t require work. Put in the work to be a good friend, and I guarantee you will see results.
Carve out time each week to nourish your relationships. Send a thoughtful text each day while you drink your coffee (*more habit stacking!*) or call a friend when you’re on your daily walk. Make time each month in your schedule to connect with friends. Being intentional about nourishing those relationships will help them grow!

Need help? Reach out to me. I'm always here to help.

Believing in YOU,

~ Coach D. xoxo

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