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I love to travel. It’s honestly one of my favorite things! You may remember when you were last on an airplane, the flight attendant advised the passengers on the plane that if you lost cabin pressure to FIRST provide yourself oxygen and then take care of your kids or others around you. Well, guess what? That is exactly the same when it comes to creating connections & building relationships – you first need to find who YOU are.
In our most recent move, I found myself going through some old boxes – one of which was full of treasures that I had saved since I was a little girl! I was supposed to be packing, but somehow I got lost in this box as I pulled out old photos, t-shirts, piggy banks and notes. It was so fun reminiscing for a minute….orrrr maybe it ended up being over an hour. haha!
Anyways, as I was going through this box I found an envelope that said, “TO MY FUTURE SELF: READ ME WHEN YOU GET MARRIED!” I opened up the envelope and inside was a letter that I had written of allllll the traits that I wanted in my future spouse! Tall, Dark & Handsome made the list – along with Kind, Funny, Thoughtful, Romantic, Smart, Supportive & A Good Listener.
As I continued reading, it said, “Oh – and by the way. I just learned in class that if I want to find a husband with all of those traits, that I need to become those things too. So yeah. You better be kind and funny and thoughtful too.”
As I finished up the letter, it came to me. THIS!!! THIS is exactly the same in our relationships and friendships. We HAVE to FIRST become the friend that we want to have!
It was so clear.
So, Bestie. Here we are! Getting ready to embark on this journey together to find, create & build friendships. How are we going to do it? What is STEP ONE?
You are going to make a list. And not only are you going to make a list – you are going to become your list.
I want you to find a piece of paper and write out alllllll of the characteristics & traits that your ideal BESTIE has. Are they nice? Are they fun? Are they thoughtful? Do they like to go to the gym? Do they like to make crafts? Do they like to eat delicious food? Do they make bomb cookies and bring them over to your house? Spend some time thinking about the type of friend that you would LOVE to have & that you are looking for.
And then guess what?
This week you are going to BECOME that “ideal” friend. Whatever the traits are. Whatever their talents are. Whatever kind of friend you want to hang out with…you are going to BE!
I know that in order for us to find friends, we first must learn how to BE a friend. So let’s do it! Let’s work on US….so we can meet & support THEM!
You have 7 Days to complete this first step. I would encourage you to make your list TODAY, so you have a whole week to become your ideal best friend. I will check in with you soon!
In the meantime, don’t forget to share your list on Social Media! We LOVE having new Besties join our squad! As you work on your list this week, take a picture or record a video and post it on your Instagram or Facebook! Don’t forget to tag @todaysthebestday so I can see! Talk soon! xoxo Danielle
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Danielle is the owner of Today's the Best Day. She strives to provide creative and uplifting content in order to enrich the parenting experience for women everywhere. Danielle hopes to help you and your family to make every day the best day! 
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