Cultivate connections. Track down an old professor, boss, or mentor and send a message thanking them.
Tips Category: Cultivate connection
Cultivate connection. Thank three people today who aren’t expecting it.
Cultivate connection. Help someone with something.
Cultivate connection. Reach out to someone you’re uncomfortable reaching out to, such as a friend you feel guilty about not checking in with or an email you waited too long to respond to. Here are some scripts to make it easier: For a friend or family member you haven’t spoken to: Hi [Friend], I was […]
Cultivate connections. Seek out a new group of people to meet. You can try Meetup, online hobby groups, events at your local library, student support groups (through your student center or online), or volunteer activities. If you’re uncomfortable starting a conversation with new people, here are some great tips.
Cultivate connection and insight. Understand others better by not making assumptions. Find an opportunity to ask someone to explain why they think or believe something. The topic doesn’t matter as long as you’re asking about a person’s thoughts, opinions, feelings, or beliefs. Avoid the cognitive distortion of mind reading and openly listen to that person’s […]
Cultivate connection. Host a “share your favorite potluck,” where everyone brings a favorite dish and a list with recommendations for one band/musician, one TV show, one book, and one movie they think others should check out.
Cultivate connection. Make a treat (cookies, muffins, trail mix, puppy chow, etc.) and share some with a friend, coworker, or neighbor.
Cultivate creativity and connection. Make a handmade holiday card for someone you care about. There’s always a holiday somewhere, the more obscure the better!
Cultivate connections. Write a letter to a friend to tell them what you like about them.