Relationships: Family

Why do you want to do this?

Friends are important people and important to have. I have always struggled with maintaining these types of relationships because I am always so focused on my career. I need to learn to manage both better. I tend to be a workaholic so then when I do find down time...I have no one close to share it with.

What three things will you need to make this happen?

Pick friends whom I really enjoy being with and maybe reconnect with them.

Make dates or planned time with friends so that I don't keep pushing it off.

While spending time with friends, really listen and make them enjoy the time. Make them understand that I do truly value them and the relationship.

What is the biggest barrier to your achieving this?

As I stated, I get so caught up in my career or things that are happening in the moment that I tend to forget the important things in life - family and friends. Planning ahead of time will also be an issue with me because I always cram as much as I can into the day and then at the end - others already have plans.