Ever noticed how it gets harder to make friends as your life gets busier? Sure, I mean who hasn't? Surely learning how to make friends is a valuable skill, but if you don't have the time to enjoy those friends what is the point? So it just becomes easier to put that part of your life on hold until things slow down. But then we find ourselves so busy trying to make a good life for yourself that we have no one to share it with. Surely, there must be a better way.
So how can we teach ourselves how to make friends in spite of being busy? Well, it starts with getting your priorities straight. Meaning? Meaning you must value of the skill of knowing how to make friends. You see, being too busy to do something is never a matter of not having time. It is a matter of priorities. Being 'too busy' to make and to keep friends usually just means that you have not made people a priority in your life.
So what can you do to change this?
Well, let's talk about the value is of having friends. First of all, having good friends is more valuable than having money. There are times in your life when you are going to need people's support. There are two ways in which you can acquire this. You can pay for it or you can have friends who provide it for you. Think about how you spend your money, if you are like most people you spend it on things which will give you more joy and excitement in your life. These are both things which having good friends can provide you with at no cost.
Second, the skill of how to make friends is a cornerstone of good health. There is overwhelming evidence in the field of medical science that close companionship can improve a person's health dramatically. In fact, in the case of married couples who have been together for a long time one usually dies shortly after the other one. Why is this? Because having people in your life to care for and who care for you gives you a greater purpose. Does this mean that having good friends can actually help you to live longer? Absolutely!
Now of course there are more benefits to knowing how to make friends. But I am sure these two are enough to get you started. So here are a few helpful tips to take the next step.
• Make it a goal to meet with someone once a week one on one
Take the four most important people in your life and make some time for each one of them once a month. It can be something as minor as lunch together. Just make sure that they have your undivided attention. This may not seem like much, but if you make it a habit people will realize that they are important to you.
• Plan outings once a month with two or more of your friends
One of the most effective ways of learning how to make friends is being someone who brings people together. Think about it, you get to make time for more than one person and you also become the one who encourages people to keep in touch. When it comes to learning how to make friends, being a connector is one of the most powerful skills you can possess.
Ok, so there are some things to get you pointed in the right direction. Now before you get too busy, call someone and set up the first meeting right now! You will thank yourself for it. Have fun!
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