We talk often about strengthening our muscles but don’t talk enough about how to strengthen one of the most important areas of our lives and health-our relationships! Here are some practical tips you can take to help build your connections with those closest to you!
Daily Tips to strengthen your relationships:
• Practice intentional self-care today!
o Get a massage, go to a movie, visit a museum, move your body….in other words just have fun, but schedule it before the day
begins!
• Set Boundaries: Today, say “YES” to the best and “NO” to the rest!
• Allow yourself time to feel your own feelings today.
• Establish a “support” network to increase your experience of love and acceptance.
• Think of someone you love….tell them today!
• Hug someone and be PRESENT for that moment!
• If someone has hurt you, pray to see them through God’s eyes…ask for help in beginning to forgive today.
• Speak the Truth in love. Communicate clearly and safely today.
• Actively listen to your child, friend, neighbor, spouse and (look into their eyes) today.
• Establish and follow “ground rules” for “fighting fairly” and handling conflict.
• Share your feelings, needs and wants with the person you have conflict with today and look for resolution.
• Today, send someone you love a note, card or gift just to tell them you are thinking of them.
• Ask for forgiveness and begin to forgive yourself for that One thing and if you’re still
doing it STOP! One moment at time!
• Build into your relationship with God, wherever you are, today.
• Assist someone today.
Relationship Challenge:
• Challenge: Schedule a “ fun date” today with your significant relationships
(i.e. God, yourself, spouse, children, friends)
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