1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:03,880 Okay, so ready to dive into something we all crave? 2 00:00:03,880 --> 00:00:05,640 Strong relationships. 3 00:00:05,640 --> 00:00:08,400 And I'm not talking like surface level advice here. 4 00:00:08,400 --> 00:00:12,240 This deep dive, it's about how those connections, 5 00:00:12,240 --> 00:00:16,120 they really impact your wellbeing, like big time. 6 00:00:16,120 --> 00:00:17,800 Yeah, it's easy to get caught up in, you know, 7 00:00:17,800 --> 00:00:19,640 individual wellness and all that. 8 00:00:19,640 --> 00:00:21,960 But our relationships, they're crucial. 9 00:00:21,960 --> 00:00:25,120 Not just a nice to have, they're like deeply intertwined 10 00:00:25,120 --> 00:00:26,680 with how happy we are overall. 11 00:00:26,680 --> 00:00:29,040 Totally, and we've got some, I gotta say, 12 00:00:29,040 --> 00:00:32,880 fascinating research lined up about like the six key 13 00:00:32,880 --> 00:00:34,920 ingredients for successful relationships. 14 00:00:34,920 --> 00:00:36,520 And these aren't just, you know, abstract ideas, 15 00:00:36,520 --> 00:00:39,080 they're like actionable things you can actually use. 16 00:00:39,080 --> 00:00:40,720 Yeah, and what's so interesting is, 17 00:00:40,720 --> 00:00:42,360 it's stuff we might already know, you know, 18 00:00:42,360 --> 00:00:45,000 but this research, it digs into the why, 19 00:00:45,000 --> 00:00:46,520 like why these things matter 20 00:00:46,520 --> 00:00:48,080 and how much they actually impact us. 21 00:00:48,080 --> 00:00:51,120 Exactly, so first up, communication. 22 00:00:51,120 --> 00:00:53,840 And I know, I know, everyone's probably heard enough 23 00:00:53,840 --> 00:00:55,240 lectures on communication, right? 24 00:00:55,240 --> 00:00:56,320 It's a classic. 25 00:00:56,320 --> 00:01:01,320 But this source, it goes beyond the usual talk more stuff. 26 00:01:01,400 --> 00:01:03,080 They made this point about active listening. 27 00:01:03,080 --> 00:01:05,080 And honestly, it kind of made me realize, 28 00:01:05,080 --> 00:01:06,440 I'm guilty of this too sometimes, 29 00:01:06,440 --> 00:01:08,800 like just pretending to listen, you know? 30 00:01:08,800 --> 00:01:09,640 Oh yeah. 31 00:01:09,640 --> 00:01:11,280 Because you're so busy thinking of solutions, 32 00:01:11,280 --> 00:01:13,800 you're not really hearing what the person's actually saying. 33 00:01:13,800 --> 00:01:15,480 It's so common, we wanna be helpful 34 00:01:15,480 --> 00:01:17,760 so we jump right into problem solving mode. 35 00:01:17,760 --> 00:01:18,800 Right, exactly. 36 00:01:18,800 --> 00:01:22,040 But this research, it highlights how powerful it is 37 00:01:22,040 --> 00:01:25,760 to just like reflect back what you've heard. 38 00:01:25,760 --> 00:01:26,600 Okay. 39 00:01:26,600 --> 00:01:27,440 Focusing on their experience, 40 00:01:27,440 --> 00:01:30,680 not jumping in with your own interpretation right away. 41 00:01:30,680 --> 00:01:32,400 So instead of, oh, you should totally do this, 42 00:01:32,400 --> 00:01:35,080 it's more like, okay, I hear you saying this is tough, 43 00:01:35,080 --> 00:01:36,080 you're feeling frustrated, 44 00:01:36,080 --> 00:01:38,480 just like validating their experience. 45 00:01:38,480 --> 00:01:40,240 Exactly, and the research showed, 46 00:01:40,240 --> 00:01:42,720 when couples actually practice this kind of listening, 47 00:01:42,720 --> 00:01:45,040 reflective listening, it had a huge impact. 48 00:01:45,040 --> 00:01:48,320 Like it created this feeling of being truly seen. 49 00:01:48,320 --> 00:01:49,160 Right. 50 00:01:49,160 --> 00:01:50,360 Which, I mean, come on, that's essential 51 00:01:50,360 --> 00:01:52,000 for any relationship to actually work. 52 00:01:52,000 --> 00:01:53,960 Totally, when you feel heard, 53 00:01:53,960 --> 00:01:56,840 you're way more likely to open up, be vulnerable. 54 00:01:56,840 --> 00:01:59,520 It builds that foundation of trust, right? 55 00:01:59,520 --> 00:02:00,760 And speaking of trust, 56 00:02:00,760 --> 00:02:03,840 this source had this line that really stuck with me. 57 00:02:03,840 --> 00:02:06,520 Trust is like a mirror, easy to crack, 58 00:02:06,520 --> 00:02:07,800 hard to put back together. 59 00:02:07,800 --> 00:02:09,120 Ooh, that's good. 60 00:02:09,120 --> 00:02:12,440 And they weren't just talking about the big betrayals. 61 00:02:12,440 --> 00:02:13,280 Right, right. 62 00:02:13,280 --> 00:02:17,200 They made this distinction between fidelity, faithfulness, 63 00:02:17,200 --> 00:02:20,120 and this bigger idea of reliability. 64 00:02:20,120 --> 00:02:21,040 Yeah, because in fidelity, 65 00:02:21,040 --> 00:02:23,160 obviously that's huge, devastating. 66 00:02:23,160 --> 00:02:25,440 But even the smaller stuff, day-to-day stuff, 67 00:02:25,440 --> 00:02:27,760 like always being late, breaking promises. 68 00:02:27,760 --> 00:02:29,160 Little things add up. 69 00:02:29,160 --> 00:02:31,120 They erode trust over time, you know? 70 00:02:31,120 --> 00:02:33,720 It's like that saying, fool me once, shame on you, 71 00:02:33,720 --> 00:02:34,760 fool me twice. 72 00:02:34,760 --> 00:02:35,600 Exactly. 73 00:02:35,600 --> 00:02:36,480 Like you might forgive it, 74 00:02:36,480 --> 00:02:38,400 but it still makes you wonder, 75 00:02:38,400 --> 00:02:40,720 can I really rely on this person? 76 00:02:40,720 --> 00:02:44,080 And the source emphasized rebuilding trust. 77 00:02:44,080 --> 00:02:46,520 Not about these big grand gestures. 78 00:02:46,520 --> 00:02:49,760 It's about consistently showing up reliably, 79 00:02:49,760 --> 00:02:50,920 even in the small stuff. 80 00:02:50,920 --> 00:02:52,120 It's like personal growth, right? 81 00:02:52,120 --> 00:02:53,640 Not about overnight changes. 82 00:02:53,640 --> 00:02:55,640 It's the small stuff you do consistently. 83 00:02:55,640 --> 00:02:56,480 Exactly. 84 00:02:56,480 --> 00:02:58,320 Okay, this is already giving me a lot to think about. 85 00:02:58,320 --> 00:03:00,880 So communication, trust, 86 00:03:00,880 --> 00:03:04,440 what's next on the list for relationship wellness? 87 00:03:04,440 --> 00:03:05,920 Let's talk about respect. 88 00:03:05,920 --> 00:03:07,240 Might sound basic, 89 00:03:07,240 --> 00:03:09,200 but this source really made me think about it differently. 90 00:03:09,200 --> 00:03:10,560 Okay, how so? 91 00:03:10,560 --> 00:03:14,840 They frame respect as valuing boundaries. 92 00:03:14,840 --> 00:03:16,120 Ooh, boundaries. 93 00:03:16,120 --> 00:03:17,200 Now you're speaking my language. 94 00:03:17,200 --> 00:03:19,480 This is something personally I've had to work on, 95 00:03:19,480 --> 00:03:20,720 because I'm such a helper. 96 00:03:20,720 --> 00:03:21,560 Right. 97 00:03:21,560 --> 00:03:24,640 Like my instinct is to jump in and fix things, 98 00:03:24,640 --> 00:03:26,440 even when it's really not my place. 99 00:03:26,440 --> 00:03:27,720 So many of us do that. 100 00:03:27,720 --> 00:03:28,560 Right. 101 00:03:28,560 --> 00:03:30,440 But the source highlights how crucial it is 102 00:03:30,440 --> 00:03:33,520 to respect boundaries, even when it's hard. 103 00:03:33,520 --> 00:03:35,000 Because it's about that balance, 104 00:03:35,000 --> 00:03:36,960 individuality and togetherness. 105 00:03:36,960 --> 00:03:37,800 Right. 106 00:03:37,800 --> 00:03:39,240 You can be super close to someone, 107 00:03:39,240 --> 00:03:41,160 and still they need their space, 108 00:03:41,160 --> 00:03:43,760 you know, to figure things out on their own. 109 00:03:43,760 --> 00:03:45,200 That's actually really helpful. 110 00:03:45,200 --> 00:03:46,720 Cause I think sometimes I worry that 111 00:03:46,720 --> 00:03:48,960 if I'm not constantly doing things for my partner, 112 00:03:48,960 --> 00:03:50,440 it means I care less. 113 00:03:50,440 --> 00:03:52,600 But this is like, sometimes the most loving thing 114 00:03:52,600 --> 00:03:54,000 is giving them space. 115 00:03:54,000 --> 00:03:54,840 Absolutely. 116 00:03:54,840 --> 00:03:56,640 And it goes back to the listening thing, right? 117 00:03:56,640 --> 00:04:00,040 Sometimes respecting a boundary is taking action, 118 00:04:00,040 --> 00:04:01,760 holding back that advice, 119 00:04:01,760 --> 00:04:03,480 and instead just being there, 120 00:04:03,480 --> 00:04:05,160 listening without judgment. 121 00:04:05,160 --> 00:04:06,520 Okay, I love that. 122 00:04:06,520 --> 00:04:08,800 Respecting boundaries, it's not passive. 123 00:04:08,800 --> 00:04:10,920 It's choosing to show up in a way 124 00:04:10,920 --> 00:04:12,280 that honors what they need. 125 00:04:12,280 --> 00:04:13,400 Sometimes stepping back, 126 00:04:13,400 --> 00:04:15,080 sometimes stepping up in a different way. 127 00:04:15,080 --> 00:04:15,920 Exactly. 128 00:04:15,920 --> 00:04:17,520 And they had this great example 129 00:04:17,520 --> 00:04:19,320 about respecting someone's time. 130 00:04:19,320 --> 00:04:21,120 Even if you just have a quick question, 131 00:04:21,120 --> 00:04:23,240 being mindful if they're in the middle of something, 132 00:04:23,240 --> 00:04:25,120 it shows you value their time. 133 00:04:25,120 --> 00:04:26,640 Like pausing for five seconds 134 00:04:26,640 --> 00:04:29,560 before interrupting someone who's clearly in a zone 135 00:04:29,560 --> 00:04:31,680 could prevent like a whole argument later. 136 00:04:31,680 --> 00:04:33,080 And you know what? 137 00:04:33,080 --> 00:04:35,960 That plays into like our listeners, 138 00:04:35,960 --> 00:04:37,120 they love efficiency. 139 00:04:37,120 --> 00:04:37,960 Yeah. 140 00:04:37,960 --> 00:04:40,480 Small acts of respect, they prevent big blowups later. 141 00:04:40,480 --> 00:04:42,800 It's smoother, more harmonious overall. 142 00:04:42,800 --> 00:04:44,840 Okay, I'm on board with this whole respect thing, 143 00:04:44,840 --> 00:04:46,520 small acts, big payoffs. 144 00:04:46,520 --> 00:04:49,040 Now the next ingredient in this relationship recipe, 145 00:04:49,040 --> 00:04:51,920 this one always gets people talking, shared goals. 146 00:04:51,920 --> 00:04:53,960 Shared goals, sounds great on paper. 147 00:04:53,960 --> 00:04:54,800 All right. 148 00:04:54,800 --> 00:04:58,640 But like in reality, tricky, right? 149 00:04:58,640 --> 00:05:00,920 This means you gotta be joined at the hip, 150 00:05:00,920 --> 00:05:02,720 same dreams, all that. 151 00:05:02,720 --> 00:05:04,160 This research, it gets into all that. 152 00:05:04,160 --> 00:05:05,000 Okay, good. 153 00:05:05,000 --> 00:05:05,820 Because I was just thinking, 154 00:05:05,820 --> 00:05:07,600 what if my partner and I, we have different passions, 155 00:05:07,600 --> 00:05:09,520 you know, different paths we wanna be on. 156 00:05:09,520 --> 00:05:11,520 Are we just like doomed? 157 00:05:11,520 --> 00:05:12,400 Not necessarily. 158 00:05:12,400 --> 00:05:13,800 See, they make this point. 159 00:05:13,800 --> 00:05:16,360 It's not about having the exact same goals. 160 00:05:16,360 --> 00:05:18,520 It's more about like shared values. 161 00:05:18,520 --> 00:05:21,400 Okay, so it's the why behind the what, not just the what. 162 00:05:21,400 --> 00:05:23,720 Yes, like two people could have totally different careers. 163 00:05:23,720 --> 00:05:24,560 Right. 164 00:05:24,560 --> 00:05:26,600 But if they share values, ambitions, 165 00:05:26,600 --> 00:05:29,160 supporting each other's growth, that's huge. 166 00:05:29,160 --> 00:05:30,000 Makes sense. 167 00:05:30,000 --> 00:05:30,840 They actually tell this story. 168 00:05:30,840 --> 00:05:31,680 Yeah. 169 00:05:31,680 --> 00:05:32,780 This couple, they started out, 170 00:05:32,780 --> 00:05:35,400 their big goal was to travel the world together. 171 00:05:35,400 --> 00:05:36,600 Ooh, nice. 172 00:05:36,600 --> 00:05:39,000 Right, but then life happens, 173 00:05:39,000 --> 00:05:41,000 one of them gets this amazing job offer. 174 00:05:41,000 --> 00:05:42,000 Okay, that's a tough one. 175 00:05:42,000 --> 00:05:44,480 Travel the world or a dream job. 176 00:05:44,480 --> 00:05:45,600 That could go either way. 177 00:05:45,600 --> 00:05:47,400 Totally, but here's the thing. 178 00:05:47,400 --> 00:05:49,500 Even though their goal changed, 179 00:05:49,500 --> 00:05:52,740 their values still lined up. 180 00:05:52,740 --> 00:05:54,320 Ambition, supporting each other, 181 00:05:54,320 --> 00:05:55,800 building a future together. 182 00:05:55,800 --> 00:05:58,620 Those values, it's like they acted as their compass, 183 00:05:58,620 --> 00:06:01,160 even when their individual paths, you know, 184 00:06:01,160 --> 00:06:02,760 went a little different ways. 185 00:06:02,760 --> 00:06:05,020 So it's less about clinging to one plan, 186 00:06:05,020 --> 00:06:07,500 more about like we're both heading in a direction 187 00:06:07,500 --> 00:06:08,840 that feels meaningful, 188 00:06:08,840 --> 00:06:11,640 even if the meaningful part changes a bit along the way. 189 00:06:11,640 --> 00:06:13,780 Exactly, and you know what I found so interesting? 190 00:06:13,780 --> 00:06:15,640 The research, it linked this back to something 191 00:06:15,640 --> 00:06:18,400 that a lot of us crave in relationships, 192 00:06:18,400 --> 00:06:19,960 that feeling of being on the same team. 193 00:06:19,960 --> 00:06:21,960 We're so used to individual achievement, 194 00:06:21,960 --> 00:06:23,760 but when you have those shared values, 195 00:06:23,760 --> 00:06:26,020 it's like, okay, we're in this together. 196 00:06:26,020 --> 00:06:27,440 Different routes maybe, 197 00:06:27,440 --> 00:06:29,500 but we're both climbing the same mountain, you know? 198 00:06:29,500 --> 00:06:30,400 I love that. 199 00:06:30,400 --> 00:06:35,400 So we've got communication, trust, respect, shared goals. 200 00:06:35,400 --> 00:06:36,840 What's up next on this like 201 00:06:36,840 --> 00:06:39,160 relationship wellness journey we're on? 202 00:06:39,160 --> 00:06:41,760 Get ready for this one, intimacy. 203 00:06:41,760 --> 00:06:44,000 Okay, knew we couldn't have a relationship 204 00:06:44,000 --> 00:06:45,120 deep dive without it. 205 00:06:45,120 --> 00:06:45,960 Of course. 206 00:06:45,960 --> 00:06:46,780 Yeah. 207 00:06:46,780 --> 00:06:47,760 But we're going deeper here. 208 00:06:47,760 --> 00:06:49,920 The source, they said something really interesting. 209 00:06:49,920 --> 00:06:53,640 Physical intimacy, important, yes, 210 00:06:53,640 --> 00:06:55,760 but emotional intimacy, more important. 211 00:06:55,760 --> 00:06:57,720 That's interesting because like we're kind of taught 212 00:06:57,720 --> 00:07:01,080 that physical intimacy, that's like the ultimate closeness, 213 00:07:01,080 --> 00:07:02,480 but they're saying emotional intimacy 214 00:07:02,480 --> 00:07:04,120 is actually the foundation. 215 00:07:04,120 --> 00:07:05,920 Exactly, and think about it. 216 00:07:05,920 --> 00:07:07,280 Without that emotional intimacy, 217 00:07:07,280 --> 00:07:10,480 that feeling of really connecting, feeling safe, accepted, 218 00:07:10,480 --> 00:07:13,720 physical intimacy can feel kind of empty, you know? 219 00:07:13,720 --> 00:07:16,560 Yeah, like the difference between a roommate and a soulmate. 220 00:07:16,560 --> 00:07:18,000 You might share a living space, 221 00:07:18,000 --> 00:07:19,880 but you share your heart with the other. 222 00:07:19,880 --> 00:07:21,560 Yes, love that analogy. 223 00:07:21,560 --> 00:07:24,620 And it's like how we approach information even. 224 00:07:24,620 --> 00:07:27,120 You listening to this, you're choosing to go deep, 225 00:07:27,120 --> 00:07:28,800 exploring these ideas. 226 00:07:28,800 --> 00:07:31,020 And emotional intimacy, that's what it's all about. 227 00:07:31,020 --> 00:07:33,680 Not just surface level, but being vulnerable, 228 00:07:33,680 --> 00:07:35,440 letting someone really see you. 229 00:07:35,440 --> 00:07:37,680 And isn't that where the real connection happens? 230 00:07:37,680 --> 00:07:38,960 When you can be yourself, 231 00:07:38,960 --> 00:07:41,060 even the messy parts and still feel loved. 232 00:07:41,060 --> 00:07:43,200 Absolutely, and being that vulnerable, 233 00:07:43,200 --> 00:07:47,080 it can be scary, but the rewards, immense. 234 00:07:47,080 --> 00:07:50,100 It's like finding that safe harbor in another person, 235 00:07:50,100 --> 00:07:52,000 that feeling of truly being known. 236 00:07:52,000 --> 00:07:53,880 Okay, that was beautifully said. 237 00:07:53,880 --> 00:07:56,160 But before we get too serious, this next ingredient, 238 00:07:56,160 --> 00:07:58,860 it reminds us that relationships are supposed to be fun too. 239 00:07:58,860 --> 00:08:00,980 Right, all this deep connection is great, 240 00:08:00,980 --> 00:08:02,600 but gotta have some playfulness. 241 00:08:02,600 --> 00:08:05,240 Yes, they actually said laughter is medicine. 242 00:08:05,240 --> 00:08:07,780 And you know what, I've totally experienced that. 243 00:08:07,780 --> 00:08:08,620 Tell me about it. 244 00:08:08,620 --> 00:08:11,520 Okay, so picture this. 245 00:08:11,520 --> 00:08:13,600 My partner and I, we were having this like, 246 00:08:14,540 --> 00:08:17,880 ridiculously stupid argument, and I mean stupid, 247 00:08:17,880 --> 00:08:20,600 about like a misplaced TV remote 248 00:08:20,600 --> 00:08:23,080 and the right way to load the dishwasher. 249 00:08:23,080 --> 00:08:24,960 Okay, I'm already laughing, we've all been there. 250 00:08:24,960 --> 00:08:27,760 Those dumb little arguments that get blown out of proportion. 251 00:08:27,760 --> 00:08:30,240 Exactly, we're both getting all worked up, right. 252 00:08:30,240 --> 00:08:33,240 And then out of nowhere, my partner just bursts out laughing, 253 00:08:33,240 --> 00:08:35,560 like full on belly laughter. 254 00:08:35,560 --> 00:08:37,960 And the absurdity of it just hit me too, 255 00:08:37,960 --> 00:08:39,420 and I started laughing. 256 00:08:39,420 --> 00:08:40,920 Shared laughter, the best. 257 00:08:40,920 --> 00:08:42,680 It's like a reset button for your brain. 258 00:08:42,680 --> 00:08:45,600 It really is, all that tension just gone. 259 00:08:45,600 --> 00:08:48,680 And then we could actually talk about what was bothering us, 260 00:08:48,680 --> 00:08:50,400 but you know, without all the drama. 261 00:08:50,400 --> 00:08:51,400 The source talked about this, 262 00:08:51,400 --> 00:08:54,000 how playfulness actually reduces stress. 263 00:08:54,000 --> 00:08:56,160 Which makes sense, we laugh, especially together, 264 00:08:56,160 --> 00:08:58,360 our brains release those endorphins, good mood stuff, 265 00:08:58,360 --> 00:09:00,320 it's like a biological bonding thing. 266 00:09:00,320 --> 00:09:02,840 Right, there's nothing like laughing with someone you love, 267 00:09:02,840 --> 00:09:04,280 it just brings you closer. 268 00:09:04,280 --> 00:09:07,320 It's so easy to get caught up in the seriousness of life 269 00:09:07,320 --> 00:09:08,560 and forget to have some fun. 270 00:09:08,560 --> 00:09:11,400 And that's where I think their point about fond memories, 271 00:09:11,400 --> 00:09:14,620 it's huge, we're so busy with productivity and all that, 272 00:09:14,620 --> 00:09:17,160 we forget that joy is productive too. 273 00:09:17,160 --> 00:09:19,960 Especially in relationships, those little moments, 274 00:09:19,960 --> 00:09:24,060 the laughter, the fun, they become the stories we tell, 275 00:09:24,060 --> 00:09:26,060 the glue that holds us together. 276 00:09:26,060 --> 00:09:27,680 You know, I'm seeing a theme here. 277 00:09:27,680 --> 00:09:30,240 It's not about some big complicated thing, 278 00:09:30,240 --> 00:09:32,880 it's the small choices we make every day. 279 00:09:32,880 --> 00:09:33,840 You got it. 280 00:09:33,840 --> 00:09:35,720 And this isn't just about knowing this stuff, 281 00:09:35,720 --> 00:09:37,320 it's about doing something. 282 00:09:37,320 --> 00:09:39,560 So as we head into the last part of this deep dive, 283 00:09:39,560 --> 00:09:40,960 I wanna leave you with this. 284 00:09:40,960 --> 00:09:44,200 If you could pick just one ingredient to focus on this week, 285 00:09:44,200 --> 00:09:47,000 one small thing to try, what would it be? 286 00:09:47,000 --> 00:09:49,280 Good question, and don't overthink it, 287 00:09:49,280 --> 00:09:50,680 it doesn't have to be huge. 288 00:09:50,680 --> 00:09:53,200 Like maybe this week you commit to, 289 00:09:53,200 --> 00:09:55,240 maybe this week you commit to like 290 00:09:55,240 --> 00:09:58,240 actually putting your phone down when your partner, 291 00:09:58,240 --> 00:10:00,080 a friend, whoever's talking to you, 292 00:10:00,080 --> 00:10:03,680 just that, being present, speaks volumes. 293 00:10:03,680 --> 00:10:05,800 It really does, it's those little moments, 294 00:10:05,800 --> 00:10:08,000 they seem small, but that's where the connection is. 295 00:10:08,000 --> 00:10:10,800 And the best part, you start making those little changes, 296 00:10:10,800 --> 00:10:11,800 it kinda snowballs. 297 00:10:11,800 --> 00:10:12,800 Like you put your phone down, 298 00:10:12,800 --> 00:10:14,760 you have a better conversation, more trust, 299 00:10:14,760 --> 00:10:16,760 suddenly you're communicating totally differently. 300 00:10:16,760 --> 00:10:19,120 Like we were saying, small steps, big changes, 301 00:10:19,120 --> 00:10:21,720 it all goes back to being intentional, right? 302 00:10:21,720 --> 00:10:23,240 Not just going through the motions, 303 00:10:23,240 --> 00:10:25,600 but like actively choosing to be present 304 00:10:25,600 --> 00:10:26,800 in your relationships. 305 00:10:26,800 --> 00:10:29,680 Yes, creating something that actually fulfills you, 306 00:10:29,680 --> 00:10:31,560 supports you, where you feel like, 307 00:10:31,560 --> 00:10:33,600 okay, I'm seen here, you know. 308 00:10:33,600 --> 00:10:35,100 Absolutely, and the best part is, 309 00:10:35,100 --> 00:10:37,880 it doesn't have to be this big complicated thing, 310 00:10:37,880 --> 00:10:39,560 it's taking what we talked about 311 00:10:39,560 --> 00:10:42,680 and just weaving it into your everyday life. 312 00:10:42,680 --> 00:10:43,840 Exactly. Yeah. 313 00:10:43,840 --> 00:10:47,740 So this week, remember these ingredients, right? 314 00:10:47,740 --> 00:10:49,440 Which one speaks to you? 315 00:10:49,440 --> 00:10:52,880 And challenge yourself just one small way 316 00:10:52,880 --> 00:10:53,800 to bring it to life. 317 00:10:53,800 --> 00:10:54,960 Because even small changes, 318 00:10:54,960 --> 00:10:56,560 they can shift the whole dynamic, 319 00:10:56,560 --> 00:10:58,840 and who knows, you might surprise yourself with 320 00:10:58,840 --> 00:11:01,920 like how much those little acts of connection, kindness, 321 00:11:01,920 --> 00:11:02,760 they really add up. 322 00:11:02,760 --> 00:11:04,400 Food for thought, right? Yeah. 323 00:11:04,400 --> 00:11:05,400 Hopefully this got you thinking 324 00:11:05,400 --> 00:11:06,440 about your own relationships, 325 00:11:06,440 --> 00:11:08,600 and maybe even inspired you to try something new this week. 326 00:11:08,600 --> 00:11:09,640 Totally. 327 00:11:09,640 --> 00:11:34,640 Until next time everybody.