Description
This habit involves reaching out and connecting with someone who holds significance in your life, such as your significant other, family member, coworker, mentor, or someone who has influenced you positively. It aims to foster relationships, express gratitude, and engage in meaningful conversations.
Many people strive for big goals, but fail to continue to put effort in important relationships, then they look back and they are alone and not connected to people who are important to them.
Time Commitment
Varies based on availability and the nature of the connection (e.g., phone call, meeting in person)
Suggested Frequency
Daily
Time of Day
How to Do It
Person #1 - Should be your spouse, partner, or family, but can be anyone who is meaningful to you)This doesn't need to be complex. It can be as simple as a text, a note, a video, a DM, a voicemail, an email, or a phone call.
Your goal is to make a positive deposit into their life. You may not get a response from them, and that's ok. You can also choose to reach out to the person you want to connect with via phone call, video chat, or in-person meeting.
Express your appreciation for their influence or support and engage in a meaningful conversation. The 1 of 4 things to communicate and declare to them is 1) RESPECT 2) HONOR 3) APPRECIATION 4) LOVE. Choose 1 of the 4 areas to emphasize per outreach, be sincere, give an example when possible.
Required Equipment
Phone, computer, notepad, post-it notes, or any necessary communication tools.
Benefits
Connecting with loved ones, mentors, or colleagues nurtures relationships, provides emotional support, and strengthens social bonds. It promotes personal growth, offers guidance, and enhances overall well-being. For high achievers who strive for growth, having your loved ones by your side is powerful and so meaningful in the long run to create a Have-it-all lifestyle.
Why it works
Relationships, support network, personal growth, emotional well-being.
Possible Side Effects
There are generally no negative side effects to connecting with others, however there may be some emotions from others that are not pleasant if you are trying to reconnect and mend relationships. Keep making those reach outs, you can only do what you can on your end. If you are sincere and keep trying, you will slowly start rebuilding relationships.
Tips
- Plan regular check-ins or dedicated time for connecting with important individuals in your life.
- Be present and attentive during conversations, actively listening and engaging with empathy.
- Express gratitude and appreciation for the positive impact they have had on your life.
- Consider offering support or assistance if the opportunity arises, fostering a mutually beneficial relationship.
Supporting Studies and Articles
- "The Role of Social Relationships in the Association Between Mortality and Risk Factors for Coronary Heart Disease" - Orth-Gomér, K., et al. (2000)
- "Positive Social Support and Depression: A Randomized Controlled Trial Investigating the Effects of Positive Social Support on Depression Following Relationship Termination" - Sbarra, D. A., et al. (2012)
