“The only way to have a friend is to be one.” Ralph Emerson. Welcome to my friendship strategy. In this essay I will discuss four topics about friendships. They are the following: why friends matter to me, who I look for in friends, what I can do to be a better friend, and skills I can use in friendships. This piece is a plan I intend to execute.
My most important reasons for having friends are to not be alone, to have someone to chill with, and to add more joy and happiness in my life. Being by myself is not something I look forward to. When I have issues in my life, talking to someone about them and expressing how I feel is soothing. When I am cooped up and alone, I can feel sad and isolated because I don’t have anyone to speak with. I prefer …show more content…
If they are my ideal friends, then they will most likely fall in my good characteristics list from my Friendship Mind Map, a map that explains my values of friendship, which are: honesty, easygoing, loyalty, we share the same interest/s, thoughtfulness or selflessness, trustworthiness, and comical. Some traits I don’t appreciate in friends of mine are ungratefulness, aggressiveness, being over energetic, and using too much negative …show more content…
Being open to others ideas
I will still be assertive, but at the same time I must be more accepting and generous.
Being to myself or quiet
In lunch, I will be engaged in other’s conversations and speak up more.
My skills or tools for friendship are self understanding, communication, encouragement, and authenticity.
Self understanding. Before I look for friends, I have to know what I want to look for, what my ideal friend is and what I want to give to him or her. Building a friendship is easy, once I recognize these principles.
Communication. To maintain a friendship you have to stay in contact with your friend. Whether it is by talking over the phone or sending texts, the main way you show your interest is by speaking with him or her on a frequent basis. Communication is also key because in order to have a strong relationship you have to understand one another.
Encouragement. When you have someone in your corner who believes in you and pushes you to go out and do it, you feel empowered and energized. Giving words of encouragement to friends is important because it you showing you care about
My most important reasons for having friends are to not be alone, to have someone to chill with, and to add more joy and happiness in my life. Being by myself is not something I look forward to. When I have issues in my life, talking to someone about them and expressing how I feel is soothing. When I am cooped up and alone, I can feel sad and isolated because I don’t have anyone to speak with. I prefer …show more content…
If they are my ideal friends, then they will most likely fall in my good characteristics list from my Friendship Mind Map, a map that explains my values of friendship, which are: honesty, easygoing, loyalty, we share the same interest/s, thoughtfulness or selflessness, trustworthiness, and comical. Some traits I don’t appreciate in friends of mine are ungratefulness, aggressiveness, being over energetic, and using too much negative …show more content…
Being open to others ideas
I will still be assertive, but at the same time I must be more accepting and generous.
Being to myself or quiet
In lunch, I will be engaged in other’s conversations and speak up more.
My skills or tools for friendship are self understanding, communication, encouragement, and authenticity.
Self understanding. Before I look for friends, I have to know what I want to look for, what my ideal friend is and what I want to give to him or her. Building a friendship is easy, once I recognize these principles.
Communication. To maintain a friendship you have to stay in contact with your friend. Whether it is by talking over the phone or sending texts, the main way you show your interest is by speaking with him or her on a frequent basis. Communication is also key because in order to have a strong relationship you have to understand one another.
Encouragement. When you have someone in your corner who believes in you and pushes you to go out and do it, you feel empowered and energized. Giving words of encouragement to friends is important because it you showing you care about