SuprAffs: Relationships
I LIKE it when I renew my commitment daily to improving all of my relationships.
I LIKE it when I focus on others rather than myself when socializing. (I know I will receive more attention later by listening first).
I LIKE it when I call or write family and friends frequently. (It makes for closer relationships).
I LIKE it when I am not overly concerned about what others think. (It lets me be myself, which others appreciate).
I LIKE it when I avoid being argumentative with others. (I know It avoids unnecessary stress and hard feelings).
"I LIKE it when I try to match speaking styles with those I am talking to. (Studies show "language style matching" leads to better communication and relationships).
I LIKE it when I encourage others to share not only positive feelings but resentments as well.
I like it when I make every effort to convey important emotional messages "face to face". (Studies show communicating via text or email, usually doesn't accurately convey emotion).
I LIKE it when I search for ways to expand my social support group.(It increases my chances of finding someone to talk to when feeling the need).
I LIKE it when I make an effort to maintain good eye contract with those I am speaking to. (I am more likely to have their attention and respect).
I LIKE to ask myself daily, have I released all resentments, hurts and feelings from the past.
I LIKE to ask myself daily, have I forgiven everyone who has harmed me in the past.
I LIKE it when I am able to let myself be close to others both emotionally and physically.
I LIKE it when I take the risk of being hurt emotionally by others. (It usually results in closer relationships rather than harm).
I LIKE it when I'm able to treat others with respect and dignity regardless of their behavior.
I LIKE it when I am able to set "boundaries" with others so that I am not violated in any way.
I LIKE it when I can be "assertive" with others when appropriate without being offensive.
I LIKE it when I share with new acquaintances my views on the importance of ongoing growth & development.
I LIKE it when I remind myself that disliking a trait in others is frequently a trait that I personally possess.
I LIKE it when I am able to see things from another person's viewpoint even if I feel they are wron. (It helps me understand their actions and feel less resentment towards them.
