Types of Supports
Church
Any kind of religious experience is a fantastic source of support on numerous levels. You receive the innate support and structure that the religion provides while also having the opportunity to be surrounded by likeminded people on a weekly basis.
Willingness in regards to church means that you will walk through the doors being hopeful and optimistic about the experience as you downplay the perceived drawbacks. Religion is an incredible support for so many. Why should you be any different?
Pets
If you are interested in undying love and devotion from your supports, look no further than pets. Hearing a soothing purr or seeing a wagging tail are sure ways to feel connected to something else and the world around you.
When choosing a pet, consider what you are looking for in a support and the level of care you are able to provide. Dogs are known to thrust their affection on anyone for the price of a belly rub whereas cats require their loyalty to be earned. Pets bring with them the ability to build connections and contacts with other pet owners and lovers.
Others
Every time you leave your front door, you have the opportunity to make new supports. Look back on the last few times you left the house. Were you friendly to people you met or did you mumble and make poor eye contact? Did you pass up the chance to talk to the attractive guy at the checkout because you were too embarrassed by your latest flare?
If your mission is to build your supports, you must behave in a way that makes you attractive to available options. Change your routines and procedures to make a good impression those around you.
Friends
Friends are the family that you get to choose. Choose them wisely by placing value on them and on yourself. If your friend becomes more of a negative than a positive, walk away. Holding on to poor supports decreases your ability to make new, advantageous ones.
Friends are interesting because anyone could become your friend. How do you make the transition from casual acquaintance to a friend? Many times, all it takes is for someone to make the first move and ask for the other’s number or offer a meeting.
Asking someone on a “friend date” can be scary and intimidating but the payoff could be a lifelong friend. It seems worth the risk.
Conclusion
If you think that supports are not for you, reconsider. Having people in your life is almost as essential as the water you drink or the air that fills your lungs. Once you have committed to the importance supports, review the variations available to you while questioning how you can present yourself in a more favorable light to potential supports.
You are surrounded by supports. Will you stand on the sidelines or get in the game?
