Friendship IRL: Real Talk About Friendship, Community, and What It Actually Takes

Simple Ways For Improving Social Wellness in the New Year (+ a Sneak Peek of My Book)


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Full disclosure: I am a “set-your-goals” kind of person.

I used to get a little out of control with goal setting each year, thinking everything was going to be different overnight. But of course, real life isn’t like that!

In this episode, I want to talk about friendship communities and how to improve them in small, sustainable ways this year. What are the ways we can check in with ourselves? What are the factors – actions, habits, everyday changes – we can alter to improve our relationships in 2023?

You’ll also get a sneak peek of my new book (well … an abbreviated version, anyway!) and I hope that once you employ the advice in this episode, you feel like you’re on your way to impact change in your life and become the person you want to be.

Thank you so much for being here on this adventure with me. I’m really excited about 2023 and all that’s ahead of us.

In this episode you’ll hear about:

  • Using a “word of the year” to set goals and create a friendship vision for the new year 
  • Three check-ins to find those small, everyday habits that will get you closer to your new year vision
  • Focusing in on time, including habits and boundaries; what can you add/trade/cut? 
  • Different ways you can show up for friends this year (running errands, answering questions, making introductions, cooking, etc.)
  • How to cut out the “admin time” in terms of get-togethers and be more present 
  • Simplifying and auditing communication so it actually works for you and your people
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Friendship IRL: Real Talk About Friendship, Community, and What It Actually TakesBy Alex Alexander

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