Being A Good Friend

Written By Colēgia

All of us need friends. They're part of what makes life so amazing since they're the people we voluntarily choose to be around because we appreciate them. Having a good sense of community and feeling like you belong is necessary for our mental well-being. One of the best ways to attract people we get along with is by being a good friend ourselves.

Prioritize Self-Love

One of the most important things we can do is to be able to prioritize self-love. The reason for this is that we're able to put out our best thoughts and actions when we feel secure with who we are. Taking time for ourselves after a difficult day can make it much easier for us to regulate our emotions and be at peace with our thoughts. Self-love requires us to spend time alone now and then because it functions as a reprieve from all the things we experience during the day. This also extends to building habits that allow us to be more sustainable with our energy. Things such as having a healthy diet and getting enough rest keep us grounded and help us reconnect with who we really are.

“One of the most important things we can do is to be able to prioritize self-love.”

Be There For Someone

We need each other in so many ways. When things get tough, we often turn to those we care about since we know they have our back and care about us. The thing here is that when it comes to kindness we need to make the effort to reciprocate it where we can. It's less based on expectations and more built around showing that same sort of kindness back. Little reminders that we care about someone go a long way in building mutual trust since they demonstrate that they're in our thoughts. By far one of the best things we can do is take time to be there for someone. Spending time hanging out or even just having a heart-to-heart can help us feel more connected. Even with social media and how fast-paced our lifestyle can be at times, we still need to be present when we're with our friends because it's the best way of showing gratitude.

“When things get tough, we often turn to those we care about since we know they have our back and care about us.”

Acceptance And Boundaries

All of us want to feel a sense of acceptance within our social group but we also need to have healthy boundaries. Some things we simply aren't comfortable talking about or even down to how we're treated. Speaking up for yourself and promoting honesty might seem hard at first but we need to do it because we deserve to be respected in our friendships. Choosing to embrace discomfort rather than building resentment is the better approach because it allows us to address things when they arise. With that in mind, it's healthy to have a bit of give and take along with letting some things go. We aren't always in the right and it's important to know when to apologize if we feel our ego is clouding our judgment. Being a good friend means accepting both yourself and others while still being mindful of your boundaries.

Colēgia

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