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Happy Better Yourself Friday! ✨ This month, we are talking all about something that can literally change the direction of your career and your personal growth, aka your relationships. Last week, we unpacked the importance of building professional connections. This week, we are taking it a step further and focusing on something many people struggle with, staying connected consistently, and in a way that feels natural.

So, here’s the thing most people are great at connecting, but they are not as great at keeping the connection going. This is not because they don’t care, but simply because life happens. You know how the cycle goes, you meet someone great → exchange numbers/LinkedIn → promise to “stay in touch” → then life gets hectic → and suddenly it’s been six months. 😅 At that point it starts to feel awkward to reach out, but in reality it’s never too late to reconnect. People appreciate effort, not perfection.

Maintaining relationships is not about having long catch-up calls or deep conversations every week. Rather it’s the small, thoughtful actions that keep you on someone’s radar, e.g. , a quick “Saw this article and thought of you 👀” or commenting meaningfully on something they posted. Relationships aren’t built once. They’re built over time, one small interaction at a time.

So without further ado, here’s another installment of Better Yourself Friday

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💡 Great Tips for Mahala

The Key to Networking: Keeping in Touch

Networking isn’t just about meeting people, it’s about staying in touch. This article provides us with recommendations such as creating a focused list of up to ~50 key contacts, and setting a quarterly reminder to reach out.

Further suggestions include picking meaningful ways to connect such as making use of emails or calls, saving personal details about each person, and always offering value rather than just asking for help. The small, consistent check-ins build trust and relationships that pay off over time.

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