Today, let's talk about the dynamics of giving and receiving, and how an imbalance can hurt your emotional health. We tried out a few ways of increasing your receptivity if you're not receiving enough. But what if you're not giving enough?
First of all, tell the people in your life what you appreciate about them - the things you admire, respect, enjoy, envy, and are awed by. How often do you let your friends and family know how much you appreciate them?
Extend this gift of appreciation to colleagues and associates. Even people you had a brief encounter with; if they impressed you or was helpful to you or did a favour for you, tell them how much it meant. Be abundance with your appreciation. It costs you nothing but it makes them feel great, and you'll feel wonderful too.
When you go to someone else's home, bring them something - some fruit, a drink, a flower, even a note.
Introduce people who could gain from knowing each other socially or professionally. You may feel uneasy or awkward the first few times you do this, but it is a completely learnable skill and a wonderful way to be of service to the people in your life.
Invite people to your home; give the gift of an event that brings people together.
Give away stuff you don't use any more - dusty books clogging up your cupboards and shelves, CDs you never listen to anymore, bags, clothes, even appliances. These things have much more value in them yet in other hands too.
Introduce people who could benefit from knowing each other socially or professionally. You may feel awkward the first few times you do this, but it is a completely learnable skill and a wonderful way to be of service to the people in your life.
Invite people to your home; give the gift of an event that brings people together.
Give away stuff you don't use any more - dusty books clogging up your cupboards and shelves, CDs you never listen to anymore, bags, clothes, even appliances. These things have much more value in them yet in other hands.
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