Category: Relationships & Social Wins
Relationships & Social Wins
After someone tells you something important, repeat the last few words they said as a question. So, you are feeling overwhelmed by the deadline? Your win is using a simple therapeutic technique to show you…
Identify a small, specific task you can do for someone in five minutes or less. Forward an email they need, grab them a coffee, or make a quick phone call for them. Your win is…
Instead of just recounting past events, ask someone: What is one small thing you are looking forward to next week? Your win is shifting the conversation toward a shared, positive future, which builds anticipation and…
Think of a book, movie, or restaurant you love and send it to a friend you think would genuinely enjoy it, with a sentence on why you thought of them. Your win is strengthening a…
Instead of a generic good job, praise a specific action. The way you handled that difficult client was brilliant. Your win is making your praise more meaningful and impactful by showing you were paying close…
Write a short, two-sentence thank you note on a piece of paper and give it to someone. It could be for a colleague, a partner, or a family member. Your win is performing a slow,…
Think of a book, movie, or restaurant you love and send it to a friend you think would genuinely enjoy it, with a sentence on why you thought of them. Your win is strengthening a…
Instead of a generic good job, praise a specific action. The way you handled that difficult client was brilliant. Your win is making your praise more meaningful and impactful by showing you were paying close…
Share a small, appropriate struggle with a trusted friend. I am feeling a bit overwhelmed with this project. Your win is deepening the connection by moving beyond surface-level updates and showing your authentic self.
When you need to give constructive feedback, frame it as a compliment sandwich. Start with a genuine positive, deliver the criticism, and end with another genuine positive. Your win is making difficult conversations more productive…
In your next conversation, your goal is to ask three thoughtful questions before you offer any of your own opinions or stories. Your win is making the other person feel deeply heard and shifting the…
In your next conversation, wait for two full seconds of silence after the other person finishes speaking before you start. Your win is ensuring they are truly done and giving yourself time to formulate a…
Identify one assumption you have made about a partner, friend, or coworker. Your win is asking them a gentle question to verify if it is true. I assume you want pizza for dinner, is that…
When out with friends or family, everyone puts their phones in a stack in the middle of the table. The first one to touch their phone pays the bill or buys the next round. Your…
Think of a recent disagreement or annoyance with someone. Your win is to spend two minutes genuinely trying to see the situation from their perspective. You do not have to agree with them, but understanding…
When you meet someone for the first time, your win is to offer a firm, confident handshake and look them in the eye. This small act establishes presence, competence, and respect, setting a positive tone…
Call a friend or family member just to check in, with no other agenda. Do not text, call. Hearing their voice creates a deeper level of connection than text ever can, and it signals that…