Tag Archives: realationship
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
Schedule joy
Schedule joy, not just productivity. Add joyful things to your calendar just as you would work meetings. This could be a weekly dinner date with yourself, a monthly gathering with friends, or simply blocking time to rest without guilt. Positively … 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
Beautiful Age
I wish I’d understood back then that we are not our looks. We are worthy of love no matter our exteriors, and, in fact, true love just doesn’t care. I have two friends who love me unconditionally and have stood … Continue reading
Types of Loneliness
Intimate: which is when we don’t have close connections with partner or best friend Relational: which means we feel lonely due to lack of friendships Collective: when we lack community. Research finds if any layer of that is missing from … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 