Don’t Forget About Your Family and Friends

Your family should be of utmost importance to you and you should be sure to let them know that. Everyday, take the time to tell your family members how important they are to you. You will feel better about everything in your life, when you express to those who love you the most what they mean to you. Family is your support system and is essential in times of need and moments of illness or weakness. They, too, should and will be there for you in happier times to share in your accomplishments and successes.

It should remain a priority in every child’s and adult’s lives to keep their family members close, especially because we share more with them than any acquaintance or passerby. Family is a part of you and you are a part of their whole. They have given you the values and moral support which has made you the person you are today. You share experiences and memories that are unique to your identity and these are important things to keep in mind when facing the trials and stresses of daily life. Your family has given you the tools to not only enjoy life but also succeed in everything you do.

Sometimes tempers flare, personalities clash, and differences in opinion will surface but do not cut ties. Make sure you send birthday cards and make those phone calls that you think about often. You would not have these thoughts in your mind, if you would just reach out and make contact to these important people in your lives. Neglecting your family and friends breaks down your support system. You don’t want to push the important people in your life away because you’ll be left alone with nobody to talk to, laugh with, cry on, and spend your time. In a world with so many strangers, why choose to keep to yourself and risk the potential of being miserable.

· Talk to your family members

· Tell them how much they mean to you

· Pick up the phone and call them

· Send a card or letter with an old picture inside