Tip – April 7

It has been said that we are a product of our environment. The turmoil from our environment comes from when we have no power or say over staying or leaving that environment (during childhood, for example). Consider the power you hold in choosing your environment.

Listening can be hard to hear. It is not uncommon in romantic relationships or friendships to be planning out the next thing we want to say, while also listening to what our partner/friend is currently saying. Since it is easy to fall into this pattern, we risk the chance of only focusing on what we want to say and need. Try listening only to what your partner or friend says at least once a day to practice healthy listening skills. Soon you may find that you need to say less to connect more.

Quality & Quantity. When we desire to connect with others, we turn towards the relationships that mean the most to us. However, all relationships need balance between how much time they are given and how much time they are used. Consider how you are balancing out the quantity of usage in your quality relationships. This helps reduce burnout and exhaustion in the places where you are cared for the most!