We all need to feel more connected and more so now because of the pandemic. We’re experiencing a lot of change, change that happens with significant events in history lie this on. That and the loss of connection with friends by the rules, and a strain on relationships with managing work and kids and still trying to progress in a very different way.
Some people have lost income, are trying to work out how to work around childcare challenges, or worse lost loved ones.
Increase Change / Decrease Support
In fact, the rate of change is on its way up, as now some countries still fight the raging virus while others are building back and wondering how to live in a world where it’s not all equal. And all while our support has reduced, this is no new thing, modern life is fast-paced and it’s not uncommon to lack support, connections with friends and family. Added to that enforced legislation and you have yourself a spirally level of uncertainty and change with very few in your support network. And those that are, are likely in the same position, making it difficult to put one another first.
In my personal development studies, I’ve looked at the feeling of fulfillment. And this leads to understanding human needs. The need to progress & growth, for relationships/love, variety, stability, significance, and contribution.
The need to feel connected is so important because it’s human nature, it gives us strength and resilience.
So we need to feel connected to these three areas, when we do we feel part of something, we feel supported, we feel important or needed.
The Connection Pyramid
Depending on how busy you are, you may feel more connected to yourself. You may reflect on your life, your identity, how you show up, and take time to be more present. More mindful and self-aware.
You need to feel connected to others, the feeling that you are understood and that you understand them. With increased emotional intelligence. At work this can be building allies, at home investing the time to connect with a loved one. Perhaps it’s your kids that you want to build a better connection with. So that when they need someone to talk to, they feel they can come to you. So that they listen to your ideas and you to theirs.
And finally we all need to feel that connection to what we do, that’s the Simon Sinek why – work with purpose and meaning.
Challenging you to build more connection to others
I challenge you today to focus on building your connection with others. To get intentional about how you want to bring more joy.
Think about being intentional. Without judgement or criticism.
Listen to someone today, stay focused on them putting down your distractions.
Reach out and give thanks to someone who helped you.
To helping you to become more fulfilled!
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Sue x
