14 Easy Ways To Make Your Relationships More Fulfilling

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One of the ironies of modern life is that we can spend more time being connected, and yet, sometimes wind up being less present for each other.

Maybe you’re in the same room with a group of your friends, but each of you is busy texting or talking on your phones. Maybe you’re sitting down to a family dinner, but your mind is still back at the office or looking ahead to the chores you need to do this weekend.

If you feel like you’re missing out on something, you could be right. Relationships are more fulfilling when you give others your full attention and share the real you.

Try these ideas for becoming more mindful in your personal and professional interactions.

Being More Attentive:

1. Slow down. Take your mind off your to do list and become more aware of what’s going on around you. Build some down time into each day to avoid feeling overwhelmed.

2. Stop multitasking. Studies show that our brains can only focus on one thing at a time, for the most part. Let that be the individual you’re talking with.

3. Set priorities. Make your days more manageable. Strike the tasks that give you little in return off of your agenda. Devote your time and energies to the activities that you find meaningful.