34 - 3 Surprising Things That Help A Relationship

Join Annaliese and Alan in this episode as they uncover the hidden gems of relationship growth. They'll show you how simple, everyday actions can deepen connections in your life.

You'll Hear About:

-Noticing More: Learn to pay attention to how others experience you. By tuning in, you'll discover what truly builds connection and where to invest your energy for maximum impact.

-Authentic Listening: Explore the art of active listening. By fully engaging with others, you can understand their perspectives and strengthen your bonds. Discover the joy of being fully present in your interactions.

-Owning Your Mistakes: Embrace vulnerability by admitting when you've made a misstep. This act of honesty builds trust and authenticity, fostering deeper connections with yourself and others.

PRACTICE:

3 Surprising Things That Help Relationships

1. Active Listening: Focus on truly hearing the other person without mentally preparing your response while they're talking. Tune in to their tone, attitude, and feelings to deepen understanding and connection.

   • Notice when you're only partly listening or distracted by other thoughts or things.
   • Pay attention to how it feels to fully engage with the other person, catching nuances and emotions.

2. Embracing Vulnerability: Admitting mistakes can be challenging due to our own fear of judgment or shame. However, when you're honest it fosters trust and invites authenticity in relationships.

   • Recognize your feelings of shame, embarrassment, or fear when avoiding responsibility.
   • Practice admitting your mistakes without judging yourself. This empowers you to learn and to grow trust in your relationships.

3. Quality Time: In a busy world, you can still prioritize meaningful interactions over superficial connections by creating more quality time. Quality time is co-created with the other person and you get to invite that more when you intentionally practice presence and engagement.

   • Reflect on what quality time means for both you and the people you love.
   • Identify the fact that quantity doesn't equal quality, and create more genuine, deeper connection.

RESOURCES

-Ready to take your own life to the next level? Schedule your free, 1-hour Discovery Chat with Annaliese at www.linktree.com/coachannaliese. Experience connecting (you get to talk through your situation as Annaliese listens and asks you questions in the first 20 minutes of the call) and coaching with Annaliese (you get to experience Annaliese asking you clarifying questions that help you practically in the last 30 minutes of the call) and see how it could help you start creating more of the quality of life you're wanting.

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This episode is all about empowering you to cultivate deeper, more meaningful connections in your life. Listen in to start taking these actionable steps and bonus tips, and watch as your relationships start flourishing with more authenticity!