"We are hard-wired to connect with others, it's what gives purpose and meaning to our lives, without it, there is suffering." ~Brene Brown (social worker, world renowned speaker). This is how God desiged us, we are created for CONNECTION!

Do you agree!? Sometimes we CRAVE connection, but have a hard time creating it! I know I do and have a daily experience with this too! When I feel connected, I feel more regulated, when I feel disconnected, I start to spiral into dysregulation!

Bottom line, disconnection leads to dysregulation in all areas of life!

The good news is that we CAN takes steps toward more intentional connection...Let's practice these three steps...

FIGURE out if you in fact are disconnected...

Are you feeling distant from others? Are you feeling irritable or just plain funky at home or at school? Are your grades dropping? If so, throw up the red flag of disconnection...

NOW WHAT?

FIND a way to connect...

Ask trusted adult or green light friends to hang out, email teachers pictures from your weekend to connect with when you get back to school, invite others to do something your intereste drived brain loves to do with you!

FALL into the HABIT of intentionall connecting with others...

Make plans with green light friends or trusted adult ahead of time to create playful opportunities throughout the week.

When we are intentional with connection, we can stay on top of our regulation and just overall feel better from day to day!!

Reach out to me through my website www.katelynmabry.com to share your connection story.

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