The people we surround ourselves with have a profound impact on who we are and who we become. This isn’t just about having a lot of friends, but rather cultivating a circle that supports, challenges, and inspires you to grow. Here are 5 essential people to enrich your life’s journey.
The Cheerleader
One of the most important types of people you need in your life is the person who plays the role of ‘the cheerleader.’ This is a person who, no matter what, is there to encourage you and support you through both the good times and the bad; allowing you to see the forest for the trees and helping you make the best of any situation you find yourself in. They’re the person who calls you when you need it most, even if you didn’t realize you were spiraling. The cheerleader in your life is the person you can count on to be there rooting for you, no matter what you take on in life.
Someone Who Knows You Better Than Yourself
It’s not often we find the person who feels like they know our soul, but when we do come across that individual, it’s important to hold on to them as best you can. This is the person who lets you rant and rave about a situation, but deep down knows you’re not ready to change, you just needed to vent.
This is the person who won’t offer a solution unless explicitly asked for advice. They understand that just because you’re complaining about a circumstance, doesn’t mean you want them to swoop in and save you or help you through it. Essentially, the person who knows you better than yourself is one of the types of people in your life that you could consider your platonic soul mate.
Who is Your Rock?
We all need someone who we can fall back on without fear of judgment; someone who loves us unconditionally. This is the person we blow up at regularly, the person who pushes our buttons but despite all circumstances, they stay by your side, through thick and thin.
Having someone who is, ‘the rock,’ in your life is a unique gift that many don’t get the luxury of experiencing. So, when you do find this person, hold on to them, cherish them and reciprocate, because what you have is someone who will be your safe harbor in the storms of life. Often, the person that fills this role, is a spouse or life partner, but this deep devotion and love can be found in anyone we share common bonds with; this relationship will flourish, grow and change but will always stand the test of time.
Do You Have a Mentor?
Often in our lives, we have big dreams and goals that we aspire to. It is these goals that make life worth living, worth continuing on for, even in the most difficult times. Whether you want to write the next bestselling novel or summit Mount Everest, having someone to bounce ideas off of and learn from, will propel you to levels of success you could only have dreamed of.
A mentor is someone who can coach you through any challenge, goal, or experience; always there pushing you forward and helping you through hurdles while celebrating milestones right alongside you. This person can be someone who has already done what you aspire to do or an individual whose gift is coaching others to be their best and continue on in their goals despite what comes their way.
You Need Someone Who is Not Afraid to Call You Out
When it comes right down to it, you know full well that sometimes you’re just full of B.S. We can’t always be right and sometimes, we’re the ones at fault in a situation. Often it’s hard to see when you’re in the thick of it, one of the most helpful types of people you need in your life is the one who is going to tell you like it is, even when the information they share can hurt your feelings.
Having someone who calls you out – out of love and respect – is probably one of the most authentic relationships you can foster. That’s because this person cares enough for you to let you know that, you’re not always going to do the right thing or be the one to feel sorry for. We all make mistakes, we’ve all been wrong; having someone who recognizes that rather than telling us what we want to hear is invaluable. They can help us see from another person’s perspective, which when it comes right down to it, is one of the most important things we can do in our lives – have a worldview that includes the perspectives of people outside of ourselves.
Don’t Put it All On One Person
Of course, there will always be some overlap between people and types of people. It’s not unusual for a mentor to call you out and by nature, someone you look to for mentorship, is likely going to be a consistent and stable force in your life, but what if you’re going through a difficult break-up. A business mentor is most likely not going to be the person checking in on you.
At every stage of our lives, as we grow and mature, we need different people in our lives. Some we will stay close to for years, while others will be part of our lives for a season; the bottom line is that no matter who we are or how old we are, we’ll always need a support system.
Remember That There is Always a Give and Take
The fact remains, in order to attract the types of people you need in your life that will help you grow and excel, you must be that person to others. In life there is always a give and take and fostering relationships is not just about what others can do for you, but it’s even more about what you put out into the world. If you’re having a difficult time attracting people that give your life meaning and abundance, consider that you may need to go out on a limb first and be the type of person to others, that you wish to attract in your own space. I hope you enjoyed my post on 5 Essential People to Enrich Your Life’s Journey.
