Title: Be Friendly | Psychology Today
Headings: Be Friendly
Rick Hanson Ph.D.
Be Friendly
Friendliness is a down-to-earth approach that is welcoming and positive.

Content: Bring to mind a time when you were friendly to someone. · Get a sense of the posture, movements, gestures, and facial expressions of a person you know who is naturally friendly. · Relax your body into a feeling of friendliness: leaning forward a little, rather than back; softening and opening your chest, face, and eyes; breathing goodwill in and out. Then look for everyday opportunities to be friendly. Often you'll just give a smile, handshake, or nod - and that's plenty. Maybe it's offering a few minutes to talk. Or a morning hug, or goodnight kiss.