Oh I’m so guilty of some of these … sometimes I talk awkwardly in silence like it’s a bad thing … some of that stems from short term memory , get it out before you forget . Sometimes it’s easier to text but if you want the true meaning to get across a phone call is much better! I’m guilty of that.. if it’s not a close friend or family member . Privacy and personal space varies from person to person and struggling that balance can be nerve -racking to say the least but something I’m working on . Very good article and great points to work on … there are times when busy that we withdraw and that’s when self care kicks in for me , like working on artistic arts and crafts as an outlet for creativity . Time put into anything , be it relationship , hobby , dream or goal …is essential and focused on the importance first.
I see many issues in my life that need my attention … it’s just balancing them I find taxing and exhausting . This article has been very helpful making me aware of the 5 steps .
Girl! Add being to hard on yourself to your list. Lol! I know YOU! I think that you are warm & kind & remarkable. You are a great listener. You have empathy & worry others feel uncomfortable, so you make small talk. So sweet. You are on such a beautiful deserving journey of self care. You are always improving & in your gut, you are a better version of YOU every day. It's so cool. Celebrate it! Love you friend!
Thank you Jo for the kind words , your pretty awesome too you know! And I’ll try to be easier on myself… promise!
Love this x100. Thank you Dr. Richardson.
Beautifully written and directly to the point.
Yes it is so easy to say one has more serious problems…We never know what another person is experiencing until they tell us and we listen.
It is important to realize if someone needs you to listen to them..You need to give them your undivided attention.
It so sad when you see someone walk away with that heavy burden in their hearts.