Your People

Visualize your village

Map the relationships in your life in order to understand who makes up your support system and what kind of support you give to and receive from them.
Nurtures a Sense of
Gratitude
Clarity
Connection

WHY DO THIS?

Taking stock of your relationships is a great way to see how your emotional needs are being met (or not met). It can also help you identify which relationships to strengthen and which it might be time to let go of.

RELEVANCE TO THE WHOLE FAMILY APPROACH?

Acknowledging our support system is the first step to finding ways to nourish the important, supportive, and life-enhancing relationships in our lives. Strong relationships are vital to helping us thrive.

Instructions

  1. Fill in the circles on worksheet provided or draw three circles on a blank sheet of paper and fill them in as follows:

    In the one circle,
    title it with “Your Family”.  Write names of the people in your family that you interact with, care for, and receive support from on a daily basis.

    Who’s part of your household? 

    Who do you feel closest to?


    In the next circle,
    title it with “Your Friends”. Write the names of the people you feel comfortable reaching out to with a moment’s notice.

    Who do you connect with often? 

    Who do you call when you’re having a tough day?


    In the outer circle, write the names of the people who are a part of your larger community or network.
    Who are your acquaintances? Who are your neighbors, colleagues, or peers that you interact with?
  2. Now reflect on the people in all of your circles:
    
Who encourages you and is there for you when you’re down?
    
Who do you always have a great time spending time with?

    Who do you trust, who can you easily open up to?

    Who do you go for mentoring? Who inspires you?
    
Who motivates you and helps you stick to your plans so you can reach your goals?

    Which relationships bring you joy and energy?
    Which relationships drain your energy?
  3. Finally, think about how you can show your appreciation for and strengthen your important relationships — they provide a strong foundation that can help you thrive in all the aspects of your life.

THE WORKSHEET

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TIME

20 mins

Intensity

Collection

Strengthening your relationships.

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