The Easter break is a chance to spend more time with our loved ones. But spending time is very different than truly connecting and really understanding.

In this short article, we want to share some tips you can use to truly connect with the important people in your life.

To build a better relationship with your loved ones, here are some solid tips:

1. Get Real

When we deal with people, we tend to put on a mask that does not exactly project the whole of our stories. We play a certain part that will hide how we really feel, and this makes it hard for people to connect with each other emotionally.

Sometimes, sharing your flaws and letting your humanity show are necessary for your relationships to move on to the next level. We have to show vulnerability in order to really connect with people, and them with us.

2. Take Time To Appreciate Each Other

It is important to tell them what you appreciate about them and how much they matter to you. This will ensure that they feel like they are not taken for granted by the times that you do not spend with them, and they know that they are actually an important person in your life.

Being appreciative can be shown in many ways, it is important to find just what ways work for you. Also, figure out what their love languages are and how they want to be appreciated! At the end of the day, when you invest in the people you love … it pays you back multiple fold.

One gesture, one message, or one phone call can change the relationship.

3. Listen To The Hidden Message

Communication is talking AND listening.

When speaking to the people you care about, you should be paying special attention to the others’ body language and the tone in their voice. What are they really trying to say?

Listen to tone, watch their body language, pay attention to their expressions. ‘Get’ them at the emotional, core level.

4. Don’t Interrupt

A great conversation has rhythm to it, where both parties are respectful and mindful of each other’s train of thought. Let the people you love FINISH their thoughts and hear them through and through. Don’t interrupt and break flow just because you have something bright to share. Make it about them!

And there you have it – four solid tips for an amazing Easter you can spend getting to know the people in your life.

I look forward to hearing YOUR success stories.

Love,

Yana

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