Thank You for Being a Friend!
Bring your besties close for this one. This week we’re highlighting the benefits of healthy friendships and the impact on our mental well-being.
Do you remember a time in your life when your best friends showed up for you exactly when you needed them most?
Isn’t it hard to think of only one moment?
The impact of a solid friendship group in your life keeps you sane, humbled, and out of jail. 🤪
You don’t only share your lowest of lows, but also the highest of highs. The cherry on top is laughing at embarrassing moments or moving on from an ex.
The benefits we’ll be getting into today will have you holding on to your squad or doing some thinking.
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Let’s dive in bestie.🙂
It’s important to focus on friendships that bring peace and positivity into your life.
Like any relationship, we need to care for, appreciate, and make time for our friendships.
As we get older forming deep connections with others becomes difficult, but we can still do it.
I moved out of Miami last year leaving my best friends and family thousands of miles away.
These tips will help you. They helped me find new friends in Georgia.
Stress-Free Places Where to Meet New People:
Attending community events
Join a faith community
Volunteering
Extending invitations to neighbors or acquaintances
Joining the PTA
Pro-Tip for Making Friends: Download free apps to join groups or hobbies you like. Two personal favs are, MeetUp and Bumble for friends.
Show Some Appreciation:
You can show appreciation to friends who live nearby or far away in simple ways.
Life gets the better of us all. Your somber daily routine takes over leaving ‘girls night’ a thing of the past. Leaving conversations starting with “Do you remember when.” 🥴
Whatever you do, don’t let that happen.
Start dedicating the time to nurture the friendships in your life on one and in a group setting.
Your best friend will think you’re great, and studies show you’ll have less stress. #Winning
Nurturing a Friendship Is Easy — Start Here ⏬
Being kind
Being a good listener
Open up
Create a trustworthy space
Make yourself available
Creating a safe space
Your chosen family supports you during tough times and helps you feel like you belong. They also motivate you to make good decisions.
Healthy friendships bring uplifting, motivating, stress-free, and understanding vibes — And nothing less.
Don’t sacrifice your mental well-being for anything less. (More on this soon)
How Do You Benefit From Healthy Friendships?
Good question! I thought you’d never ask.
The pandemic had a big impact on romantic and platonic relationships. Many never recovered due to distance and isolation.
Many unintentionally head straight into an introverted lifestyle.
If you’re shy, awkward, or simply don’t enjoy socializing, don’t miss out on the benefits of having friends. Here’s why ⬇️
Top 5 Benefits of Friendships:
1- Validating your feelings and thoughts.
2- Someone is listening to you without judgment.
3- Help during tough moments.
4- You’re not alone.
5- Reduced stress.
Is Your Friendship Toxic?
You must prioritize your mental health and well-being — protect, defend, and fight for it.
Nobody cares more about your mental well-being than you.
Let that sink in for a second.
Some relationships, like friendships, don’t last forever, and that’s alright.
We often cling to people who no longer treat us well, which is why the emphasis is strong. It’s your decision if you want to continue participating in that friendship.
But Nikki how do I know my friendship is toxic? I got you!
Others cross and disrespect your boundaries.
They always need something from you.
Their inability to take accountability!
They weaponize their struggles — Guilt trip.
Give you a hard time for hanging out with other friends.
Your values are dismissed.
No acknowledgment from them for everything you’ve done as a friend for them.
A break is okay and walking away is okay too. At the end of the day, you need to do what is best for you.
Navigating life is hard enough, but having your friends around makes life so much brighter and lighter.
Bestie Tip: If most of these signs match your friendship, take a step back. Think, talk to your friend, and decide what’s best for you.
“Some people go to priests; others to poetry; I to my friends.” — Virginia Woolf
Many things come and go in life, your friendships don’t need to be one.
Make the time to value, appreciate, and share time with the ones you value most.
It’s the only combo you need to maintain your friendships so it’ll continue to thrive for many more years to come.
And don’t forget…
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