The second Sunday in August is designated as Friendship Day. However, in my book, every day is a good day to connect with a friend or make a new friend. In today’s digital world, I often wonder if making and maintaining friendships is becoming more of a chore than a natural way of living. I’ve assembled this short list of articles about friends that range from ideas on how to make a friend to defining the “types” of friends we may have. Enjoy the read, and Happy Friendship Day.
How To Make Friends At Work
A 2014 employee recognition firm Globoforce survey showed the more friends an employee has at work, the happier and more productive they are, and the less likely they are to leave for another job. The majority (71%) of employees with friends at work reported loving their companies, compared to only 24% of employees who didn’t have friends at work. Employees with a pal at the office reported being highly engaged (69%), and only 21% of employees with friends at work said they would leave their company for another job, compared to 42% of those who didn’t have a workplace friend. Read more…
Top 3 Tips for Making Friends
Truth be told, most of us probably know enough people; we don’t feel close to enough of them. Even if we don’t yet know people in a certain location, it’s not because we don’t know where people work, live, or hang out that we aren’t meeting them, but rather because we don’t know what to do once we meet them. So as a friendship expert who has been thinking about all things friendship for nearly seven years, here are the real tips. Read more…
Friendship Day: 14 types of friends we all have
One thing that helps us tide through thick and thin is friendship. Is it any wonder that we have a day to celebrate friendship? With the buzz in the air about how to celebrate Friendship Day, are you sure you have included all your friends on your to-meet list? Read more…
Conclusion
In an increasingly digital and fast-paced, the essence of friendship remains timeless. Whether it’s a colleague who makes the workday bearable or a childhood friend who’s seen you through thick and thin, each friendship enriches our lives in unique ways. While technology may pose challenges, it also offers new avenues to connect and sustain these vital relationships. So, let’s not limit the celebration of friendship to just one day; instead, let’s make every interaction an opportunity to strengthen these invaluable bonds. After all, friendship isn’t a one-day affair; it’s a lifetime commitment.
If the idea of deepening your friendships inspires you, you won’t want to miss my article on “How to be a Best Friend.” It dives into the nuances of being a true friend and offers practical tips to enrich your relationships.
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This article was first published on August 1, 2015, and updated on October 30, 2023. We enriched the content to improve your reading.
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