Hey #016: How to get better at giving emotional support to your loved ones?

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Hint: it's NOT just about empathy

We all need emotional support from time to time. Sometimes, we’re able to give it to ourselves. Sometimes, we need others to give it to us. And sometimes, we need to give it to others. Nonetheless, we all have our own support language. Support language = The way one likes to receive emotional support When feeling hurt, you may like to be left alone. But your friend may like to talk to their loved one. When feeling anger, you may like to take a walk outside. But your sibling may like to write in their diary. When feeling excited, you may like to share it with your partner. But your…

Hey #016: How to get better at giving emotional support to your loved ones?

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