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Acknowledging When You’re Busy

Acknowledging When You’re Busy

Sometimes, it’s not possible to immediately turn towards a bid for connection. However, acknowledging the bid and asking to discuss it later is still a positive response.

For example, saying, “I’m busy right now, can we talk in a few minutes?” shows that the bid is recognized and that the person is valued, even if the conversation needs to be postponed.

It’s about being mindful and ensuring that the other person feels seen and heard.

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stacyzenly

'If you can dream it, you can do it'- Walt Disney.

Hey there! 😊 I recently watched a video by PickUpLimes, and it got me thinking about relationships and how we can keep that connection alive even when life gets busy. So, I'd like to share some insights I picked up from the video that might help us all connect a little better with the people we care about.

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