Mrinali Kaul

The stress of an unpleasant environment can cause you to feel anxious, sad, or powerless. This agitation, in turn, can enhance your blood pressure, heart rate, and muscle tension, leading to a suppressed immune system and a weak body. However, a pleasing environment reverses these problems. 

We have a symbiotic relationship with nature: we reap the benefits of nature. But we, in turn, also have to nurture nature. We see this clearly with animals. And we should also work to nurture nature and the environment.

When it comes to focusing your time, investing in nature, and spending time in green spaces is the best option to keep your mind poised and stay in a state of serenity.  

This article will discuss how nature can make us more physically healthy and promote our mental well-being. We will take a deep dive into nature’s benefits and why it is crucial to nurture nature. 

How investing in nature benefits you.

Nature heals

Being in nature or viewing nature scenes can reduce anger, tension, and stress and increase positive vibes. Exposure to nature makes you feel better emotionally and contributes to your physical well-being. 

Nature can help heal our bodies and our minds. There are numerous benefits that nature offers to your body. Being in a green environment can positively impact your body and even rejuvenate your mind.

Surrounding yourself with nature helps you achieve lower levels of blood pressure, heart rate, muscle stress, and much more. According to scientists such as public health researchers Stamatakis and Mitchell, being around nature can even lead to a long life.

Some research conducted in hospitals, offices, and schools has found that even a simple plant in your surroundings can positively impact stress and anxiety. 

Nature connects

According to several field studies led by Kuo and Coley at the Human-Environment Research Lab, spending time in nature connects people to one another and the larger world. 

Furthermore, another research concluded that residents in Chicago public housing with trees and green spaces around their building reported knowing more people and having positive feelings of harmony with their neighbours. They were also reported to be more concerned with helping and supporting one another and having stronger feelings of belonging than compared to the tenants in buildings without any nature around their environment.  

In addition to having this grander sense of community, the tenets experienced a reduced risk of street crime, diminished levels of violence and rage between domestic partners, and a better ability to handle life’s demands, especially the stresses of living in poverty.

To explain it scientifically, when people see scenes of nature, the parts of the brain associated with empathy and compassion lite up. However, when they see urban surroundings, the parts of the brain associated with stress and anxiety get activated. Thus, nature encourages feelings that connect us to each other and with our environment.

Nature soothes

Nature can also help in dealing with pain and trauma. As a species, we are genetically inclined to find trees, plants, water, and other elements of nature. We absorb these scenes that make us feel peaceful and calm and distract us from our distress and turmoil.

None of us is stranger to the magical effects of a walk in the forest, spending our day on a lake, or even simply strolling down a leafy street on our way home. These simple things can heal our minds by disconnecting us from our thoughts and giving us a feeling of serenity and calm. 

While a city or urban environment can drive negative thoughts and a sense of stress, nature, on the other hand, engages the mind differently. When we are in the city, our mind gets flooded with inputs. It gets busy keeping track of moving vehicles, loud sounds, and traffic lights. 

However, when we are In nature, we don’t need to think and evaluate every little detail of our surroundings as we do in the city. Nature simply welcomes us and allows us to relax and decompress all our stress and tension. Instead of always alerting, nature lets us breathe in the fresh air and find composure. 

Being around nature has also been proven to help those suffering from low mood or severe depression. Access to green spaces and natural surroundings can remedy the many hours we all spend in front of screens. 

Even according to a study conducted in 2012, scientists discovered that people with access to more green space in their area maintained lower levels of the stress hormone “cortisol” in their saliva. Moreover, patients reported feeling less stressed than patients with lower access to green spaces.

Nature helps in coping with trauma.

The healing and connecting qualities that nature possesses also make it a great place to find solace in nature in the time of grieving or the trauma of losing a loved one. 

The ability of natural landscapes to grab our attention, ease our severe emotions, and make us feel closer to others can significantly help people cope with the loss of someone. Nature allows many of us to feel like part of a larger world than us. This quality can be incredibly comforting during the grieving process. 

The process of grieving can be a long one and can even lead to severe depression, PTSD, anxiety, and in some cases, chronic grief. To cope with such intense emotions and grief, choosing to spend time in nature can be an excellent option for processing these emotions in peace and finding some sense of clarity. 

Final thoughts

Every day, a rut has cornered us in a spot, and large metropolitan cities have cut us off from nature. Daily life is stressful, but connecting back with nature allows us to maintain our body and soul. 

Our everlasting connection with nature exhibits that we have to nurture nature. Taking care of our natural surroundings is now more critical than ever. The first and foremost step you can take is to live as sustainably as possible. 

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Do you often find yourself wondering how to create a better and brighter future for your children? Of course, you are working day in and day out so that they get the best education, the best clothes, and the best housing. 

But have you ever thought about how you will protect your children from ever-increasing pollution, which is a major health hazard? Or climate change? Or provide them accessibility to the depleting natural resources?

The only solution to this is being environmentally aware, yourself, as well as educating your children about the same. Taking the initiative does not just stop here; informing your family and friends and spreading awareness amongst your community is just as important.

The Importance of being environmentally aware-:

Awareness refers to understanding, being informed, and being conscious about something. 

Hence, being environmentally aware is important to understand the threats our environment and Earth face every day. Be it the threat of climate change, global warming, or pollution from different sources.

It becomes important to realize how we treat our environment, stop its destruction, reduce the harm we have done—and focus on replenishing and restoring what we have lost.

Need for better Environmental Health

Environmental Health – A term used to define the effect of the environment (both natural and Built) on human health. The relationship shared by humans and the environment is such that if the environment around you is healthy, you will be healthy too.

If you take care of the environment, nurture it and live an eco-friendly life, nature will give it all back to you in the form of clean and breathable air, healthy food, and clean water; all the things essential for good health.

With increasing industries and several technological advancements, air pollution has reached catastrophic levels. And this is one of the most significant health concerns and has led to an umpteen number of health problems. 

Thousands of people suffer from many respiratory problems, heart disease, cancer, etc.  As a result, there is a dire need to understand the importance of preserving our environment and taking initiatives to clean it.

For Sustainable development

Being environmentally aware helps us understand the true meaning of sustainability.  In today’s times, environmental issues have become of greatest concern for most countries in the world. 

Environmental problems such as deforestation, loss of natural resources and biodiversity, ozone depletion, climate change, and global warming are all burning issues in the current situation. 

Bringing sustainability and working on sustainable development is the need of the hour. Sustainability is nothing but a balance of the environment, equity, and economy. Practising sustainability focuses on using resources more conservatively so that we can develop resilient communities and plan for a better future for the upcoming generations.

The United Nations have adopted many Sustainable Development Goals. These goals were designed for the development of a better future for all. 

They work towards eradicating poverty and hunger, providing good health, quality education, gender equality, clean water and sanitation, economic growth, reduced inequalities, climate action, and many others.

To sum it up, planning for the future is one of the most important components of environmental awareness. 

Tackling Global Warming

Global warming is one of the greatest threats to our planet, and we need to take immediate action to curb this problem.

One of the most essential eco-friendly activities that you can incorporate into your daily life is to reduce your carbon footprint.

Carbon footprint refers to the number of greenhouse gasses, i.e., carbon dioxide, methane, etc., released into the environment due to human activities. Hence, making small changes and reducing your carbon footprint can help the environment in the long run.

There are many ways to do it:

• Planting trees
• Reducing paper use
• Reducing, Reusing, and Recycling
• Limiting consumption of meat and dairy
• Using public transport/ cycling often
• Consuming the local produce/ buying food in local markets
• Reducing wastage

Starting young-Making our Children Eco-friendly

Environmental awareness can start from home, which can be done by educating bg kids in the right way—inculcating habits that help them take care of the environment and regularly put these habits into action.

This will help them develop an ecological mindset from a very young age, thereby helping them develop an improved ecological behaviour for a lifetime.

Environmental education in schools

School is the first institution for a child, and teaching them and making them aware of their surroundings from a tender age helps them become better individuals.

It augments their ability to learn more about their surroundings. Creating awareness about air, water, energy, natural resources, flora and fauna, wildlife, etc. helps them to ponder over real-life situations and understand them.

Kids can start with practising simple habits such as:

• Switching off lights whenever they leave a room.
• Closing the tap while they are brushing their teeth.
• Watering plants at home.
• Recycling-teaching them segregation of waste in classrooms
• Use water bottles that are reusable.
• Discuss basic environmental problems with their parents.
• Planting a sapling

How can you contribute?

‘Nurturing Nature’ should be one’s mantra in today’s times. You can do your bit in conserving the environment in many ways:

You can begin from the comfort of your own home-

In the Kitchen- 

• Start composting with food scraps from the kitchen 
• Waste segregation- Segregating waste into dry and wet waste
• Avoid single-use plastics
• Using energy-saving appliances
• Using biodegradable items
• Using glass containers
• Avoid cooking food on open fires
• Buy local produce
• Using eco-friendly cookware
• Maintaining a kitchen garden

Let it be a Family Affair

Everyone in your family can take some steps and contribute to taking care of the environment-

• Using water judiciously in the bathroom-Taking a bucket of water for bathing
• Buying organic whole foods
• Dressing sustainably, e.g., choosing garments wisely and avoiding synthetic, polyester, etc.
• Choosing natural cosmetics with sustainable packaging
• Reducing, Recycling, and Reusing-segregating your waste into recyclable and non-recyclable
• Carpooling or using public transport
• Limiting electricity consumption-example switching off the TV during meals
• Bringing nature into homes by planting trees 
• Using renewable sources of energy example: installing solar panels in homes
• Reducing screen time

Know about your waste and get your eco-friendly journey started 

Learn to differentiate between dry waste and wet waste-

Dry waste- Example: Milk and juice cartons, rubber, plastic, metal, cardboard, packaging material, styrofoam, glass, paper, etc.

Wet waste- Example: Mostly waste from the kitchen, such as vegetable and fruit peels, scraps of food, leftovers, eggshells, coffee and tea filter bags, stale biscuits, bread, etc.

E-waste- This refers to all the electronic waste in your homes- for example, tube lights, bulbs, cartridges, phones, cables, laptops, etc.

You can keep separate bins for dry and wet waste. Wet waste from the kitchen can be composted, and dry waste and E-waste can be sent for recycling.

To summarize

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Love your mom this mother’s day and express your love all around the year

We all love the concept of celebrating Mother’s Day, but do we really need a particular day to honour our mother? This is a big question that comes to our mind. On Mother’s Day, every social media like Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and Instagram gets flooded with lots of messages, pictures, thoughts, etc. 

From kids to grown-ups, every person celebrates a day called Mother’s Day on social media. Having a day only for celebration for the person who created and nurtured us, do we think is it worth it?

According to the Bible, Eve(female) was made when God took a rib from Adam(male). He knew that he was creating something special. Just like that, we all think of our mother to be the best creation of this universe. A mother is a homemaker of the family.

Our Bonds with our Mothers’

There are so many explanations related to the bonds between child and mother. Scientifically explained as well as emotionally. Relationships change as we grow older. However, the bond with your mother is the strongest of all.

We learn everything from our parents, from how to walk to taking care of our children. What we learn is what we will teach, and our first lesson of life we always learn from our mother. One significant reason for the strength and bonds with our mothers has been proven through research.

Our mothers tend to process emotions in similar ways to us, which makes our emotional bond with them a little bit stronger. Even our father has a huge impact on us, and we may have a strong bond with him, regardless of how most of us have an even stronger bond with our mother because she can show a greater heart.

The most important thing to remember is that a mother nurtures us for nine months in her womb, battling all types of pregnancy problems to bring us to this world healthy and safe, which is why it is important to love your mom. Most people say those nine months are precious months for a mother.

She teaches us many lessons from her own experiences throughout her life, from starting to growing up. She is our first best friend and teacher. Whenever a problem arises, she can put herself in your shoes, so she will more likely understand better from our perspective. Similarly, sometimes we fight with her because she can see herself in you and guess it is not the right choice, and she disagrees. Do not pressure her. Instead, express love for your mother, love your mom, and communicate with her.

This Mother’s Day, love your mom. Get your mom some flowers, chocolates, clothes, accessories, etc. We can buy unlimited gifts for her, but the most important gift you can give is to love your mom every day and show affection.

A Mother’s love is all about Influence.

The name and profession of motherhood are all about “Influence,” as we are the next in the line. We will be teaching our children what our mother taught us. A child is a window to their parents. They see their future in them. 

A mother influences their daughter and son in different ways. For both, she is a role model and teacher. For a son, she teaches him how to behave to a woman, and they see what problems she faces. Likewise, she is a role model for a daughter because she will also be a mother in the future.

A mother’s intentions are very important while raising a child as it symbolizes what she taught us. She teaches many specialties, like healing and dealing with life’s pains, taking care of ourselves, parenting, and homemaking.

How to express love to your mother?

Try to communicate

You can express your love to your mother and love your mom by communicating with her and asking how you can show her your appreciation. We might think that we know what they need, such as a day at an expensive salon or restaurant or a new piece of jewelry. When all she wants is something simple, a home-cooked meal, help with house chores, or some one-on-one time.

Communication is an essential aspect of any relationship. Getting better at communicating with your mom will help you show her you care and want to make the most of your time together, even though it may seem futile. You can show her that you care about your relationship by improving your communication with her.

Give space to your mother.

We should let her do what she wants because it’s easy to misconceive caring for your mother forcing her. We need to focus on what is suitable for her instead of what is wrong, and we should try to see things from her point of view. Every mother has a tough job and is not always qualified well. As there is a generation gap, both sides’ perspectives could sometimes clash and create misconceptions.

Appreciate your mother

Make sure you appreciate all the imperfections by showing her love and care. Not every gift should come from a store. Think outside the box when you wish to show your mom how much you care about her. 

By improving your communication, being thoughtful, and showing appreciation and kindness, you can show your love and strengthen your relationship with the woman who brought you up by improving your communication. Being thoughtful, patient, and compassionate can show your love and strengthen your relationship with the woman who brought you up.

Give gifts and show your love.

This Mother’s Day, love your mom. Get your mom some flowers, chocolates, clothes, accessories, etc. We can buy unlimited gifts for her, but the most important gift you can give is to love your mom every day and show affection.

Conclusion

Each day offers us a different experience of motherhood if we all try to slow down and take the time to look into it. Having a day named Mother’s Day is not the only day you need to express your love to your mother, as she is the heart and soul of a family.

Once we start to do it, we won’t be disappointed that we weren’t showered with gifts and love on Mother’s Day, but will feel content and grateful for the gifts we are given every ordinary day. However, we hope you get some chocolates and gifts this Sunday. For more uplifting blogs like this, download the Joyscore app or visit Joyscore.com.

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Wealth can have different meanings for different people around the world. It does not just simply the amount of money one has. However, most people consider money as the only wealth they possess. However, some think that.

So, who is this other lot? And what do they value other than money?

Real wealth is of true value, something you cherish for life. That stays with you forever, and no one can take it from you.

That’s why you need to understand your real wealth. It’s not about all the money you have, but it’s about how you will spend that money to find happiness, peace, etc.

Read on to get an insight into what this really means!

The Real wealth inside- Physical and mental well-being

Earning money is our first priority to secure our future but in the wake of things,, we often forget to look after our health, both mental and physical. We are constantly under stress and pressure, trying to make everything right for our family, friends,, etc. Engrossed in the daily rut, we tend to ignore our health which is of utmost importance.

‘Health is Wealth’ is a famous quote that we hear all the time but do we implement it in our lives? Only if we are healthy sans any ailment will we be able to work, earn money, and do good for ourselves and our family. 

As much as physical health is important, keeping fit mentally should also be your mantra for acquiring real wealth in life. Try to keep stress at bay, and be at peace with yourself by exercising regularly, doing yoga, meditating,, and taking good care of your overall health. 

The Real wealth of Gratitude

Be grateful! Appreciate what you have instead of fussing and frowning over what you do not. The real wealth lies in the positivity you gain after practicing gratitude. It is the best way to acknowledge how good your life is!

The feeling of gratitude also helps you connect with something larger than life, a power that pushes you through difficult situations,, and you feel thankful to have that power in your life.

Apart from feeling positive, practicing gratitude makes you happy, uplifts your spirits, helps to strengthen your relationship with others, and makes you compassionate and forgiving. A bonus is that It also helps improve your overall health. 

Isn’t that a lot of wealth in the real sense?

The Real wealth of Relationships

“Money can make you happy if you spend it on others, i.e., relationships,” says Michael Norton, a social science researcher. 

One of the longest ongoing studies at Harvard showed a correlation between mood and relationship. Men who were single experienced more pain and a drop in their moods than those in a relationship. The study also showed that maintaining good relationships leads to a healthy body and a healthy state of mind.

So, you should always strive to do better in your relationships. Improve them by pouring love, respect, and care each day to make them stronger and healthier. Make your relationships secure by having each other’s back and support. Healthy relationships are equivalent to the immense wealth you can acquire during your lifetime.

The Real Wealth of time spent with loved ones

‘Today’s little moments become tomorrow’s precious memories.’ Have you ever thought about these lines? If not, then think about them and try to incorporate the same into your lives because neither money nor success can take the place that you spend with your loved ones.

In these modern times, where everyone is busy in their own life, it becomes important to spend some quality time with your family and friends. 

• Giving even five minutes to your kids after you return from work can make them happy and put a smile on their faces. 
• Try to at least eat thrice a week with everyone in the family, share your experiences with them, and tell them about your day at work. 
• Share chores with your wife.
• Help your children with their homework sometimes, play games with them, take them out for picnics and read to them. Giving children your time is the most precious and real wealth you will acquire in your life. 
• Praying together with your loved ones takes your relationship to another level.

The Real Wealth of Nature

Never ignore the beautiful world around you. The clear blue skies,  birds singing their soulful songs, beautiful sunrises and sunsets, welcoming sand and beaches, and tall green trees. 

Soak up all the good things around you, embrace nature, and learn about wildlife, plants,, and trees. Preserve them and take good care of them.

Connect with nature by sitting in a quiet place, observing and immersing yourself in your natural surroundings. Get the feel of your senses by closing your eyes and focusing on the chirping of birds, the swishing of leaves, and feeling the cool breeze. 

Go for regular treks/ hikes and enjoy the serenity of your environment. Value the gift of nature, appreciate it, and love it.

You can plant trees, conserve resources such as water, reduce, reuse and recycle and manage waste properly. This way,, you can give back to nature.

The wealth of personal freedom 

Personal freedom means when you do not live by the rules made by others. When you are free to do what you want, whom you want to stay with, what job you want to take up etc. But unfortunately, this doesn’t happen in life. 

You go on doing a job you do not like, stay in relationships that are toxic, and show happiness even though you are sad.

But what you don’t realize is that the power to change this lies in your own hands. You are responsible for your happiness and have the absolute potential to do things you like. If you are sad about something or regret having done something, don’t blame it on others or fate. 

Take charge and acknowledge the mistakes you have made leading to your unhappiness. Correct these mistakes and move forward with a happy frame of mind.

You are the only one who can make things right for yourself. So, the wealth of being free and the desire to do things to fulfil your wishes lie truly in your own hands.

You can’t afford to crib about things; if you can’t stay with someone or don’t like someone, ignore them. If you have taken up a job you don’t like, look for another one.

Don’t ever give up on this wealth; set yourself free and be the ruler of your kingdom!

So what does it boil down to?

As quoted rightly by Bernard Meltzer “The real measure of your wealth is how much you’d be worth if you lost all your money.” 
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Investing in Yourself for Relationship Growth

Be a little selfish; love yourself to the core. Do these words seem a little awkward to you? However, try not to feel so because doing these would help you build stronger relationships. Yes, you heard that right!

Collective happiness and strengthening of the bond between two people come only when both the people are happy individually. Any relationship works out only if both sides contribute equally and give their best. 

The best comes out of an individual only when they are at peace with themself. And this can be achieved only when one takes good care of oneself.

Sometimes, the maintenance of a relationship becomes a burden when it is weighted on only one person’s shoulder. Both the partners need to take responsibility for taking the relationship forward in a balanced manner.

Relationship goals can be met only when there is ample self-love. You can love your partner only when you love yourself.

Achieving Relationship goals becomes easier when both partners are in a good state of mind; they take care of their well-being and invest in themselves.

Investing in yourself = Investing in your relationship 

Do you often feel flustered when you give more than you get back in a relationship? Do you sometimes feel that achieving relationship goals is impossible for you?  

Is there always pressure around you to give your best in a relationship, and you don’t know how to deal with it?

Worry not, and read on to get some ideas as to how to make your relationships stronger:

Get some “ME TIME”

Investing in yourself and spending some quality ‘me time’ will surely enhance your ‘we time.’

It does not mean that you are backing off from the relationship or trying to run off from situations that may be difficult to handle. It just gives space to your individuality and lets you be yourself. 

It can help you cope with stressful situations, leaving you refreshed to get back and give your best to a relationship.

It can sometimes become challenging to take out time for yourself. However, you can always talk it out with your partner and let them know the essence of this ‘me time.

Ways to do it:

• Make a list of things you enjoy doing.
• Go back and pursue that hobby you have wanted to for a long time.
• Plan out a dinner/lunch with your friends
• Enjoy a walk in the park, observing nature all by yourself.
• Go on a solo vacation.
• Hike up the beautiful mountains.
• Listen to some soulful music. 
• Find TV shows and movies you have wanted to watch
• Shop to your heart’s content
• Go on a long drive
• Set up me-time every day
• Plant some saplings
• Do some daily meditation in the calm alone

Create some boundaries

Investing in yourself by analyzing your physical, mental, and emotional health. This, followed by setting up a boundary to practice self-care, is one way to allow growth in a relationship.

Setting boundaries and letting your partner know about them makes the relationship transparent and clear. Example: Telling your partner that you don’t like to be constantly contacted on the phone. 

You bring respect and constant support to build a strong and healthy relationship when you put your point forward. And do the same when your partner sets up boundaries.

Shrug off that stress 

It is normal for you to undergo stressful situations and take out the frustrations on your partner in the daily rut. But don’t let this overwhelm you. Try to handle the stress by working and investing in yourself.

• Take regular breaks from work.
• Do some meditations, yoga, and breathing exercises.
• Do things that will help to take your mind off the stressors
• Indulge in some art, painting, or cooking
• Take walks and connect with nature

Communicate your goals

When you were single, you indeed had dreams and aspirations which you may have given up or put in the backseat when you got into a relationship. However, those unreached goals can be fulfilled if you try to put them across to your partner.

 Accomplishing your personal goals becomes important for you to grow as an individual. These goals can be anything from writing a book, doing a course, or going for an exotic vacation. Doing this helps make your relationship healthier and stronger.

Learn to say No

Do you forcibly do things you don’t want to, just to please your partner? And later keep pondering over it? 

You should stop doing that and learn to say no. If you don’t like to go to parties and want to enjoy a quiet evening, speak your mind. You do not need to do something that doesn’t make you happy.

Feel good about yourself

Groom yourself. Let the daily grind not take a toll on your appearance. Wear your best dress, and put on those glittery heels. If you like to put make-up on, do it. Nothing should stop you from feeling good about yourself.

Your partner likes it or not; you can sometimes get a little selfish and do things for yourself and those that make you happy. Start investing in yourself,  quite literally!

Bring in some gratitude.

Try maintaining a gratitude journal. Write about positive things that impact you and your partner. Write about things you are grateful for. 

Write about all the positive things that have happened throughout the day, even if it has been a small ride that your partner gave you, to your office. 

You can make this into a daily or a weekly habit. This will definitely make you smile even if you have had a bad day.

Learn something new

Let there not be a dull moment in your life; keep your mind and body active by learning new things. 

You can start by learning a new language or joining a dance or a music class. If you have inclinations toward art, join an art/painting class. Suggest the same to your partner, and ask them to join something that interests them. 

 You can share your experiences and make interesting conversations bringing some excitement to your relationship.

Get that spiritual connect.

A way to practice self-love is to have a connection spiritually. You can practice meditation and mindfulness and stay grounded. Practicing these either alone or together with your partner will help to bring the element of self-love into your life.

It will help calm your mind and bring peace, thus helping to improve your relationship with your partner.

Summary

To sum it all up, one can share a great relationship with someone only if one has an equally fulfilling relationship with oneself. So, do not ever hesitate to practice self-care and self-love to take charge and get your power back. For more information and relationship tips, download the JoyScore App now!

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Build a Healthy Relationship with Your Parents

The relationship between child and parents changes over time. Being in a relationship with another person comes with its ups and downs. However, the relationship between child and parents is even more complex, as it has been there for your entire life.

One’s parents are who taught how to walk, talk, and nurture them. Even though they have become a grown-up, we still need parental guidance in our life because some aspects of our nature will be directly influenced by our parents.

In this article, we will tell you how the relationship between child and parents differs over time and different ways to Improve Your Relationship with Your Parents.

The bond between parents and children

The first question that comes to mind is, “What is Attachment?”. It is an everlasting emotional bond between two individuals. Attachment between a parent and a child starts even before birth.

With time, attachment with parents changes, but it remains essential throughout our lives. Past feelings of closeness influence the present relationship between child and parents.

There are lots of challenges both sides face. Some parents are quite fearlessly independent. They see any kind of help or need as a sign of weakness. Therefore, they do not want their children to interfere in their decisions and want no support.

Some parents swing another way entirely. Sometimes they become overly needy and want their children to drop everything and run back to them whenever they call.

Ways to Improve Your Relationship with Your Parents

Clear Communication

Transparent communication plays a key role in any relationship. If both sides do not know what they want from each other, then they are supposed to solve it or do the job. Many people say that ageing parents want their children to listen to them, take their concerns seriously, and be their advisors or advocates.

Adult children are said to avoid telling their parents what to do. Instead, give them choices that facilitate them in decision making.

Nevertheless, it is said that we should listen to what our elders say, so this is the main aspect to have clear or transparent communication between parents and children.

Respect the Elders

As people age, we face physical and mental challenges that can affect their quality of living. Ageing people yearn for dignity and respect as their circumstances change. They want to be valued, recognized, visible and acknowledged. 

Therefore, keep these points in mind while communicating with an ageing parent. Studies say if we follow these points, it can positively impact their health and well-being. Everything we do helps us put ourselves in our parent’s shoes and think about how we would feel if the positions were switched.

Address the Relationship

Sometimes it is crucial to take a step back and take a better look at your relationship with your parents.

Often, parents and children have a few unsolved issues between them. These results affect the quality of your relationship with your parents and interactions in numerous distinct ways. For a healthy relationship, both parties have to look after each other and try to reminisce about their strong bond in the past.

Looking back does not mean that we are judging or blaming anybody. Keeping a relationship is a two-way street, and both sides have their roles to play.

Instead, the process will help us understand more and let us know the different reactions and how to handle them. Doing such things helps resolve the problems and gives us the confidence to create a greater bond.

Navigating Tricky territories

The ideal approach to resolving any problem is to have an honest conversation with one another to lessen the tensions between both parties. Therefore, as an adult, we need to approach our parents with respect. 

An ageing parent needs a support system, not a caretaker. Both terms have different meanings in this situation. A caretaker is a person who takes care of everything related to the daily chores and so on. However, a support system means that a person needs support like help or giving advice to the other person when in need. 

Friendly Assistance

Individuals need to be independent to be happy and fulfilled. Adult children should offer help or assistance to parents as they age and make sure it is offered voluntarily, not imposed.

Supporting your parents at home can be challenging for several reasons. Some seniors are hesitant to accept help because it threatens their independence or is perceived as a burden. Giving ageing adults an opportunity for independence can help alleviate those situations.

Researchers suggest telling parents how good you feel when you help them and when you want to assist them. As a result, your ageing parents may be more willing to accept help because they know they are, in turn, enhancing your life.

Tell them how your parents contribute to your life so they feel like you’re giving back rather than accepting assistance from them without giving anything in return.

Possessing the Feeling of Control

Researchers found that control reliance directly impacts physical and mental health. Psychological science observed that if ageing people lack control, their self-care habits deteriorate.

Sometimes, adult children point out flaws due to ageing that can put their parents on the defensive and make them feel like they are losing control. Instead, try to focus on what we appreciate more about our parents. Like, the wise advice they give or how their upbringing influenced us.

The most important thing to remember for forming a strong relationship with your parents is to be positive. By maintaining their self-esteem and mental health, ageing parents can benefit from a happier, healthier lifestyle.

Final Thoughts

Getting older can be challenging, but learning and taking lessons from the journey is different. Every child learns from their parents. They showcase their sacrament. Clear and respectful communication is the key to graceful ageing. 

We need to look for what’s best at the time. Be positive and encourage your elderly loved ones to get involved in activities they enjoy to keep them active and engaged.

We hope that this article could give you an insight and an idea about the things you can do to have a healthy relationship with your parents. If you want to learn more about healthy relationships and how you can improve them, download the Joyscore app to get started.

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