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Top Relationship Pros Reveal the 7 Keys to Deeper, Happier Friendships
Enjoying strong ties with the families we choose (a.k.a. our friends!) is proven to slash stress, boost resilience and even improve our health and well-being. But fostering these relationships can be tricky — and making new friends as adults is trickier still. That’s why we asked the experts for their science-backed bonding tips.
12 Ways to Practice Gratitude When You're Busy — The Better Mom
I was in the middle of washing dishes when I hit my breaking point. “Can we wait until next week to make big life changes?” I asked my husband via text, desperation bleeding through the words. “This is one the most stressful weeks of my year, and I am at my breaking point. I cannot handle anything else added to my current mental load.” We were leaving for the next week on vacation, and while I knew rest and fun were around the corner, I felt overwhelmed by everything I needed to accomplish.
The Power of Being Transparent in Friendships — The Better Mom
“I missed you both last night, more than you’ll ever know,” my phone buzzed with a text from a friend. She and her husband hadn’t been able to attend a gathering at our house the evening before. It continued, “We are in a tough season, marriage-wise. We aren’t or haven’t been on the same page.” Looking up from the phone, the shock must show in my eyes. My husband, catching sight of my troubled look, frowns in puzzlement. “What’s wrong?” he asks.
Giving Up the Idol of Control — The Better Mom
“You said that you feel like if you’re not in control, bad things might happen. Can you explain that?” The question, calmly voiced by the woman across from me, made me pause. A friend had recommended seeing a homeopath for symptoms I’d been experiencing, but I hadn’t realized how intense it would be. So far, it felt more like a counseling session than an exploratory health conversation, and the questions had knocked me off-balance. “Sure,” I said.
Why We Need Friends Now More than Ever — The Better Mom
Even as we laughed over our kids’ latest antics, I dreaded what came next. Though I didn’t want to break the sweetness of our one-on-one conversation, an ugly truth was burning a hole in my chest. I took a deep breath and plunged in. “So, I wanted to tell you something now because I don’t want to talk about it tonight at the event when there are other people around,” I said. Immediately, my friend’s face sobered.
12 Ways to Be Kind When You're Busy — The Better Mom
Cracking an egg into a bowl, I whisked it and set it aside. The chicken tenders were prepped; the flour mixture was ready. Even as I dipped the tenders into the egg and coated them with flour, my thoughts were elsewhere. While my hands were busy, my mind was, too. Though I wanted to live a faith-filled life that demonstrated the love and kindness of Jesus, I felt like my good intentions had gone off the rails lately. Our family’s schedule had been so full.
Ep 40 Three Girls Out to Change the World: A Legacy of Kindness, with The Ruth Experience
Ep 40 Three Girls Out to Change the World: A Legacy of Kindness, with The Ruth Experience July 20, 2020 Julie, Kendra, and Kristin—creators of the growing online community The Ruth Experience—are three friends whose lives are intertwined as writers, speakers, wives, moms, and world-changers. They are the authors of five books, including their most recent The One Year Daily Acts of Kindness Devotional and 100 Days of Kindness.
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