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Anti-Loneliness Actions for 12 Connections
Loneliness is an epidemic, and it has devastating effects. An article at Forbes called “The Neuroscience of Loneliness” provides twelve ways to combat loneliness from the book “Connect: 12 Vital Ties That Open Your Heart, Lengthen Your Life, and Deepen…
Tagged with: loneliness, mental-health, relationships
Posted in love & relationships, personal development
Posted in love & relationships, personal development
Conversation Starters
Conversation starters can lead the way to meaningful conversations. A study by social psychology researcher Arthur Aron at Stony Brook University revealed that 36 questions (available at Greater Good) can lead to closer relationships. 1. The thing you most like about…
Cultivating Relationships
The social aspect of our lives is undeniably important for our well-being and happiness. People who have strong connections with others report higher levels of happiness. Relationships can also be challenging at times, and can be a source of unhappiness…
What I Have Learned About Love from the Movies
Something’s Gotta Give is one of my favorite romantic comedies. I’ve watched it many times and know almost all the lines by heart. Diane Keaton somehow makes having a broken heart funny in her crying scene. One of the lessons of…
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What is Your Love Language?
Relationships: Learn love languages Dr. Gary Chapman describes “The Five Love Languages” in his book. (Affiliate link: I receive a small commission at no additional cost to you if you click through and make a purchase with an affiliate link. Thank you for…
Tracking loving actions
Personal Development System Part Two: Relationship Tracker Cards relationshipset.pdf This set includes four cards: 1. list your main primary and secondary relationships. 2. fill out a contact card for each of the relationships you listed. 3. conversation starter card. 4.…
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9 Things That Helped Me During the Divorce
Email to a Friend Date:8/18/2006 From:Me To: My dear friend Subject: Dealing with divorce I know how difficult it can be when you’re going through a divorce. Here are a few things that helped me: 1) I spent a lot…
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Discover Your Heroes
Part One of Discover U in Ten Steps Since my website is called the Daily PlanIt, it might not surprise you that one of my heroes is Superman! Knowing your heroes gives you insight into your character. Getting started Grab…
Being who we are and loving
A convergance of several experiences have led me to reflect again about the difficulties of love and relationships. Dr Robin L Smith spoke about her new book “Lies at the Altar” on Oprah, describing how women often lose themselves in…
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