Do you need help in repairing those most precious relationships in your life? If so, then read this Relationships Monday Matter commentary, 5 Most Important Steps for Restoring Precious Relationships. You will be glad that you did.
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Most people know or have read about the importance of getting enough sleep. Even all the latest research indicates that a person should have at least seven to nine hours per night, depending upon his or her age. If these are scientific and time-tested facts and most people believe this, then why do so many ignore these basic truths by continuing to stay up late watching television, patrolling the internet, or doing other idle activities which rob them of needed rest? The explanation could be long and varied, or as simple as these individuals choosing the immediate now pleasures that these activities provide over going to bed when they know they should.
In the same manner that individuals seek the immediate gratification of staying up late over the long term benefits of sleep, they can also decide to ignore the signs of relationship demise for superficial comfort. Basically, they refuse to admit that their relationships are unhealthy or getting there because of their overall discomfort with handling conflict. These ignored smaller problems eventually grow to be larger issues that often go unaddressed until there is unbearable hurt. If this describes the condition of your heart and you are yearning to have some awareness about what to do in your life, then it would benefit you greatly to learn the 5 Most Important Steps for Restoring Precious Relationships. By taking an honest inventory with those most important people in your life, and what those interactions are really like, then you are much closer to having the quality of relationships you long for and deserve. In understanding this; that you do indeed have choices in the restoration of your relationships, or in getting more sleep, you will be more empowered and content in the long run.
5 Most Important Steps for Restoring Precious Relationships Tips
1. Admit that there is a problem. Do not be afraid to say it out loud. By confessing to yourself that there are serious issues with those most precious relationships in your life, you are closer to discovering a solution.
2. Communicate to the person/s honestly. Being transparent with those you wronged or who have wronged you, opens up the possibilities for real engagement and honest and respectful conversation.
3. Say sorry if you have blown it. When you are deeply remorseful for how you have treated someone you claim to love, a domino effect of forgiveness and restoration is put into motion. (Parents, it takes much courage to admit to your teenage children and college-aged adults that you made a mistake/s, but your kids will respect you greatly for your humility).
4. Seek mutuality to fix the relationship. When a relationship plan is mutual, there is a much greater chance to have buy-in from all parties.
5. Extend mercy to yourself and others. It takes a lot of time and effort to restore a broken relationship, so if you are merciful to yourself and others with the process, you will be able to endure it better.
Getting enough sleep and being honest about what are the quality of those most precious relationships in your life, involves choice. If you decide to be courageous and take the first step by doing a relationship inventory, then you are closer to having restored and loving ones now, and in the future.
Image from Life style in India website
Most people know or have read about the importance of getting enough sleep. Even all the latest research indicates that a person should have at least seven to nine hours per night, depending upon his or her age. If these are scientific and time-tested facts and most people believe this, then why do so many ignore these basic truths by continuing to stay up late watching television, patrolling the internet, or doing other idle activities which rob them of needed rest? The explanation could be long and varied, or as simple as these individuals choosing the immediate now pleasures that these activities provide over going to bed when they know they should.
In the same manner that individuals seek the immediate gratification of staying up late over the long term benefits of sleep, they can also decide to ignore the signs of relationship demise for superficial comfort. Basically, they refuse to admit that their relationships are unhealthy or getting there because of their overall discomfort with handling conflict. These ignored smaller problems eventually grow to be larger issues that often go unaddressed until there is unbearable hurt. If this describes the condition of your heart and you are yearning to have some awareness about what to do in your life, then it would benefit you greatly to learn the 5 Most Important Steps for Restoring Precious Relationships. By taking an honest inventory with those most important people in your life, and what those interactions are really like, then you are much closer to having the quality of relationships you long for and deserve. In understanding this; that you do indeed have choices in the restoration of your relationships, or in getting more sleep, you will be more empowered and content in the long run.
5 Most Important Steps for Restoring Precious Relationships Tips
1. Admit that there is a problem. Do not be afraid to say it out loud. By confessing to yourself that there are serious issues with those most precious relationships in your life, you are closer to discovering a solution.
2. Communicate to the person/s honestly. Being transparent with those you wronged or who have wronged you, opens up the possibilities for real engagement and honest and respectful conversation.
3. Say sorry if you have blown it. When you are deeply remorseful for how you have treated someone you claim to love, a domino effect of forgiveness and restoration is put into motion. (Parents, it takes much courage to admit to your teenage children and college-aged adults that you made a mistake/s, but your kids will respect you greatly for your humility).
4. Seek mutuality to fix the relationship. When a relationship plan is mutual, there is a much greater chance to have buy-in from all parties.
5. Extend mercy to yourself and others. It takes a lot of time and effort to restore a broken relationship, so if you are merciful to yourself and others with the process, you will be able to endure it better.
Getting enough sleep and being honest about what are the quality of those most precious relationships in your life, involves choice. If you decide to be courageous and take the first step by doing a relationship inventory, then you are closer to having restored and loving ones now, and in the future.