The month of December is all about solidarity for the Network. But what does togetherness mean? And how do you create this? We’ve listed all the important factors below for you!
Together you are stronger
In the Van Dale, togetherness is described as: “The belonging of (people) together.” It is an experience, a feeling that you can experience together. Solidarity applies everywhere in our society. Remember in your group of friends, you feel connected and loyal to each other. But there is also solidarity at work. You and your colleague visit each other more often and you regularly ask how someone else is doing.
6 tips to create togetherness!
So we now know that togetherness is an important concept in daily life. Now we have to actively create it. This is guaranteed to work with the following tips:
1. Be sincere Being
honest in contact with others is often not the easiest way, but it is often the best. Connection and intimacy can only take place in what you show to others. That makes sense; what you hide from another, does not exist for that person. And so the other person can’t form a connection with it. If you withhold fifty percent of yourself, only fifty percent of you can be kept. Only fifty percent of you can be seen, recognized, and understood (Mearaluz, 2016).
2. Ask someone how things are going
To build a good relationship with each other, it is important to regularly ask how things are going. The moment the sincerity is good, someone else will also be more open. This way you can be there for each other in the lesser times and enjoy the good times to the fullest. Everyone needs someone.
3. Think positive
Start a conversation with someone else assuming that they mean well. This is especially important in difficult conversations. Do you immediately start attacking each other? Then this does little good for the atmosphere. Also for others.
4. Don’t judge
By asking how things are going, you give the other person a moment to tell his story. The moment someone tells you how that person feels, it’s not for you to judge. Above all, listen to the other.
5. Show Vulnerability
We often tend to hide our weaknesses, but by doing the opposite you create security. This attitude creates a deeper connection and more helpfulness with the other.
6. Create a meeting place
Especially after the corona time, we have noticed that it is important to keep seeing and speaking to each other. If staff and students get to know each other better, there is a greater chance of mutual friendship. Go get a cup of coffee together or take a walk around the campus!
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Shirley Galmo