How To Become A Better Friend
In this post we will take a look at what makes a good friend and what doesn't. Are you a genuine friend? What are your best and worst qualities? Take a moment to think about it...
One of the beauties of personal development is that we can change for the better. At the same time, it can be quite painful to become aware of your negative qualities and tendencies, yet you have everything to gain by working on yourself.
Personal development is a most gradual process, so give it ample time and don't be hard on yourself. Nobody is perfect.
Progress is the fruit of motivation to become a better person, awareness of your undesirable qualities and endurance to continue with your practice. Over time, the negative habits and tendencies will lose their grip on you.
Two of the greatest obstacles to change are negative feelings and thoughts, which triggers emotional reactivity. When you are impatient, stressed out or angry, it's difficult to be on your best behavior.
Thus, it's easier for an emotionally mature person to be a good friend, while emotionally reactive individuals are slaves to their feelings and thoughts. Try to accept your feelings and thoughts as they are, don't resist them.
If you want to speed up your progress, ask a close friend to list your good and bad points. You should also strive to become aware of your own feelings, thoughts, habits and tendencies. Regardless of how you learn about your negative qualities, it's painful when the truth sinks in.
It takes courage to change.
Here are over 50 pointers that can help you become a better friend. Take on the ones that inspire you.
One of the beauties of personal development is that we can change for the better. At the same time, it can be quite painful to become aware of your negative qualities and tendencies, yet you have everything to gain by working on yourself.
Personal development is a most gradual process, so give it ample time and don't be hard on yourself. Nobody is perfect.
Progress is the fruit of motivation to become a better person, awareness of your undesirable qualities and endurance to continue with your practice. Over time, the negative habits and tendencies will lose their grip on you.
Two of the greatest obstacles to change are negative feelings and thoughts, which triggers emotional reactivity. When you are impatient, stressed out or angry, it's difficult to be on your best behavior.
Thus, it's easier for an emotionally mature person to be a good friend, while emotionally reactive individuals are slaves to their feelings and thoughts. Try to accept your feelings and thoughts as they are, don't resist them.
If you want to speed up your progress, ask a close friend to list your good and bad points. You should also strive to become aware of your own feelings, thoughts, habits and tendencies. Regardless of how you learn about your negative qualities, it's painful when the truth sinks in.
It takes courage to change.
Here are over 50 pointers that can help you become a better friend. Take on the ones that inspire you.
Goodness Fuels Friendship
Always do what is good and right
Accept your friends as they are, don't try to change them
Value them
Respect them
Be honest
Be selfless
Be generous
Be considerate
Be helpful
Be kind
Acknowledge their efforts and goodwill
Readily admit your shortcomings and mistakes
Apologize for your wrongdoings
Give your friends space
Be humble as opposed to boastful
Be open-minded
Care for your friends
Whenever they face difficulties, really listen and be there for them
Be sympathetic
Have empathy
Speak well of your friends and the people around you
Seek out their positive qualities
Give more than you take
Delight in their successes
Open up, share your secrets and aspirations
Be yourself
When you feel inspired, be inspired
Friendship is teamwork, be a team player
Negativity Pollutes Friendship
Don't take any friendships for granted
Don't be selfish
Don't talk too much about yourself
Don't lie or mislead anyone
Don't be stingy
Don't be a know-it-all
Don't brag
Don't criticize your friends for no reason
Don't complain for the sake of complaining
Don't point out their flaws and weaknesses
Don't bully anyone
Don't entertain negative feelings and thoughts
Don't look for bad qualities in people
Don't take advantage of anyone
If you borrow money, pay it back promptly
Refrain from being emotionally reactive
Don't act or pretend to be someone you're not
Don't compare yourself with your friends, be content with what you have
Don't fuel jealousy
Don't be disrespectful
Don't hurt your friends' feelings
Don't engage in gossip
Don't be unsympathetic or unempathetic
Don't keep your friends at a distance
Don't flirt with your friends' partners
Don't think, "That's her problem, I don't care"
Best of luck!
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Accept your friends as they are, don't try to change them
Value them
Respect them
Be honest
Be selfless
Be generous
Be considerate
Be helpful
Be kind
Acknowledge their efforts and goodwill
Readily admit your shortcomings and mistakes
Apologize for your wrongdoings
Give your friends space
Be humble as opposed to boastful
Be open-minded
Care for your friends
Whenever they face difficulties, really listen and be there for them
Be sympathetic
Have empathy
Speak well of your friends and the people around you
Seek out their positive qualities
Give more than you take
Delight in their successes
Open up, share your secrets and aspirations
Be yourself
When you feel inspired, be inspired
Friendship is teamwork, be a team player
Negativity Pollutes Friendship
Don't take any friendships for granted
Don't be selfish
Don't talk too much about yourself
Don't lie or mislead anyone
Don't be stingy
Don't be a know-it-all
Don't brag
Don't criticize your friends for no reason
Don't complain for the sake of complaining
Don't point out their flaws and weaknesses
Don't bully anyone
Don't entertain negative feelings and thoughts
Don't look for bad qualities in people
Don't take advantage of anyone
If you borrow money, pay it back promptly
Refrain from being emotionally reactive
Don't act or pretend to be someone you're not
Don't compare yourself with your friends, be content with what you have
Don't fuel jealousy
Don't be disrespectful
Don't hurt your friends' feelings
Don't engage in gossip
Don't be unsympathetic or unempathetic
Don't keep your friends at a distance
Don't flirt with your friends' partners
Don't think, "That's her problem, I don't care"
Best of luck!
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Don't be selfish
Don't talk too much about yourself
Don't lie or mislead anyone
Don't be stingy
Don't be a know-it-all
Don't brag
Don't criticize your friends for no reason
Don't complain for the sake of complaining
Don't point out their flaws and weaknesses
Don't bully anyone
Don't entertain negative feelings and thoughts
Don't look for bad qualities in people
Don't take advantage of anyone
If you borrow money, pay it back promptly
Refrain from being emotionally reactive
Don't act or pretend to be someone you're not
Don't compare yourself with your friends, be content with what you have
Don't fuel jealousy
Don't be disrespectful
Don't hurt your friends' feelings
Don't engage in gossip
Don't be unsympathetic or unempathetic
Don't keep your friends at a distance
Don't flirt with your friends' partners
Don't think, "That's her problem, I don't care"
Best of luck!
Discover Your True Potential
A Highly transformative Free ebook
Free Email Support...
A Highly transformative Free ebook Free Email Support...Download your FREE ebook Now!
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Related: Accepting People Emotional Reactivity Listening Skills
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Related: Accepting People Emotional Reactivity Listening Skills