Tag Archives: connecting
The Power of Honest Conversations
I tell people how I really am. When the phone rings or I’m at the store and someone asks how I am, I no longer answer with a pat, “Great! And you?” I honestly tell them how I am—yes, really. Whether that’s … Continue reading
Set a Date
We know it’s important to spend time with loved ones, so make your gift a commitment to do just that. Whether it’s a monthly date for tea and conversation, a special get-together with far-flung friends, or plans for a family … Continue reading
Do good things
“Do good things for other people. Not family, not friends, but people you don’t know. It can be small stuff, giving a few bucks to a charity, checking in on an elder neighbor once in a while, or volunteering at … Continue reading
Layers of Friendship
some people seek one-size-fits-all friends who can be there no matter what. As a professor, I taught my students that everyone needs a coach, a mentor and a venting buddy (or two). A coach guides you through what you need … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 