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387-Fortifying Friendship
Do you have a 4am friend? In this episode of Everyday Happiness, we are talking about forging and fortifying true friendships.
Transcript:
Welcome to Everyday Happiness where we create lasting happiness, in about 2 minutes a day, through my signature method of Intentional Margins® (creating harmony between your to-dos and your priorities), happiness science, and musings about life.
I'm your host Katie Jefcoat and today I want to talk to you about friendship. Can you name at least one 4am friend? A 4am friend is someone you can call at 4am with any bizarre request, and they will do whatever they can to help you out. If you don’t have a 4am friend, it’s time to get one. Why?
Studies have shown that having strong social connections is not only critical for our happiness, but it is beneficial for our health. Additional studies suggest that people are 12 times more likely to feel happy on days when they spend between 6 to 7 hours with friends. AND, research shows that people with those strong social connections are 50% less likely to die early!
I am very fortunate and grateful for my 4am friends. They are mutually beneficial relationships that help us through all stages of life. Unfortunately, life can get busy, and sometimes friendships can get pushed aside when juggling work, family, and other duties. But, we must actively try to not let that happen for long!
Therefore, here are some tips on how to fortify your friendships.
- Take time to connect. This means making an effort to listen to their life updates, ask deeper, harder questions, and be understanding even if you don’t agree with all their choices.
That’s all for today, but make sure to leave Everyday Happiness a review if you haven’t already! They really do mean so much to us and it helps us spread more kindness and happiness.
And remember, kindness is contagious.
Get Everyday Happiness delivered to your inbox by subscribing at: https://www.katiejefcoat.com/happiness
And, let’s connect on social at @everydayhappinesswithkatie and join the community on the hashtags #IntentionalMargins and #everydayhappinesswithkatie on Instagram
Links: https://onamission.bio/everydayhappiness/
Inspired by this article in Positive Psychology
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Do you have a 4am friend? In this episode of Everyday Happiness, we are talking about forging and fortifying true friendships.
Transcript:
Welcome to Everyday Happiness where we create lasting happiness, in about 2 minutes a day, through my signature method of Intentional Margins® (creating harmony between your to-dos and your priorities), happiness science, and musings about life.
I'm your host Katie Jefcoat and today I want to talk to you about friendship. Can you name at least one 4am friend? A 4am friend is someone you can call at 4am with any bizarre request, and they will do whatever they can to help you out. If you don’t have a 4am friend, it’s time to get one. Why?
Studies have shown that having strong social connections is not only critical for our happiness, but it is beneficial for our health. Additional studies suggest that people are 12 times more likely to feel happy on days when they spend between 6 to 7 hours with friends. AND, research shows that people with those strong social connections are 50% less likely to die early!
I am very fortunate and grateful for my 4am friends. They are mutually beneficial relationships that help us through all stages of life. Unfortunately, life can get busy, and sometimes friendships can get pushed aside when juggling work, family, and other duties. But, we must actively try to not let that happen for long!
Therefore, here are some tips on how to fortify your friendships.
- Take time to connect. This means making an effort to listen to their life updates, ask deeper, harder questions, and be understanding even if you don’t agree with all their choices.
That’s all for today, but make sure to leave Everyday Happiness a review if you haven’t already! They really do mean so much to us and it helps us spread more kindness and happiness.
And remember, kindness is contagious.
Get Everyday Happiness delivered to your inbox by subscribing at: https://www.katiejefcoat.com/happiness
And, let’s connect on social at @everydayhappinesswithkatie and join the community on the hashtags #IntentionalMargins and #everydayhappinesswithkatie on Instagram
Links: https://onamission.bio/everydayhappiness/
Inspired by this article in Positive Psychology
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