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It takes just 8 minutes to be a good friend
It Takes Just 8 Minutes to Be a Good Friend If the link to play the video above isn't working, click here to watch. Like Simon, I would feel awful if a friend needed me and I didn't recognize that need and wasn't there to offer my help and support. You're probably the same, Reader. I imagine most of us share this trait and the core value behind it. So were you as surprised as me to find out that our friends can feel supported in as little as just 8 minutes? That's right ... All we need is just 8 minutes of time from a friend to feel not alone in times of crisis or stress or need. The beauty of this is that, as Simon says, anyone can carve out just 8 minutes for a phone call to support a friend. So, it's doable. It's easily doable. But we need to make sure all our friends know how to trigger it so that we know when they need our 8 minutes. How? I invite you to join me in adopting the code Simon and his friends use: "Do you have 8 minutes?" When we see a text that says "Do you have 8 minutes?" we'll know that's code for "I need your support." And then we'll call to see what's going on as soon as we can. Another reason why I see this working so well is that 8 minutes is a small time commitment. We all have those people in our lives that we love but who LOVE to TALK! You know them ... the ones who are still talking an hour after you get on the phone with them ... and it's awkward to wrap it up and get off the call. The 8-minute code gives the call a time limit. And if that first 8 minutes isn't enough, then we can figure out a time to get together for longer. Connection is important. It's one of our basic human needs, and it's as essential to our well-being as food, water, and shelter. The 8-minute code will help strengthen your connection with others ... both in giving support and asking for it when you need it. So be a good friend ... spread the word and start using the code with your friends and family. Why not take 8 minutes now to start telling people? As always, I'd love to know what you think of this week's newsletter. Post your thoughts on social and tag me (@coachmichelepeterson), or simply reply to this email! Thank you. I appreciate you! xoxo, Now for more good stuff ...
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WFH Tip: To WIN working from home, do something every day to get you closer to your goals. Even a small step ahead is forward progress. Badass Affirmation of the WeekI am present. I am joyful. I love my life. Say it. Believe it. Be it. From the book Badass Affirmations by Becca Anderson I hope you enjoyed this week's newsletter. Thank you for linking arms and being part of my working from home tribe! I'll be back next week with more tips, inspiration, and other fun stuff to empower your WFH success. Until then, have a beautiful week! xoxo, P.S. It's my goal to inspire you and remind you of your greatness as we navigate WFH life together. If you loved this week's newsletter, please feel free to forward it to your friends! And if you haven't already joined our Work From Home Winners Club private Facebook group, click here to do so now! We'd love for you to be part of the community we're building there.
December 22, 2024 | Coach Michele Peterson |
Coach Michele Peterson
Get my best tips and insights on productivity, confidence, balance, and connection ... learned from 15 years of successfully working from home. Long-term WFH is a CHOICE, a lifestyle, a CULTURE. And I believe that if you're going to do something, you should do it right. But you don't have to do it alone. Activate your free subscription to The Tenacious WFH Entrepreneur newsletter so that you get your weekly dose of grit and grace to keep you going by entering your email address below.
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