Making friends with family and friends is fun and sometimes impulsive. Here’s an example:
Friend: “Hey do you want to come to a cookout next weekend?”
Response: “Sure, I wouldn’t miss it.”
Thought: ‘Oh no, I already committed to go to the movies with someone else. How can make both happen? I guess I’ll have to skip anytime I thought I would relax and I’ll just wake up extra early to get the laundry going.’ Continue reading
Culturally, humans have always formed groups or tribes, not just to function but also for that sense of community. Some may define themselves as “loners,” but even the odd or eccentric find like minded people to integrate into their community. Family and friends are an essential part of our lives and making time for them can sometimes feel impossible. Other times it may feel as though we never get a moment to ourselves. Finding a balance can be tricky but doable.
We spend countless hours in front of some sort of screen or listening to electronics. Myself included, right now I have Hulu on, I am on my computer and my phone is at the ready right next to me. If I am not careful, almost all my waking hours will be filled with technology. With the abundance of technology, it takes effort to find time to unplug from it all. Below are four benefits I have found in taking the time to get away from technology sometimes. Continue reading