It’s been true for me again and again over the years …. things that were daunting or difficult felt easier to tackle when I had friends or family supporting me.

Scientists found that when faced with a steep climb, people with a friend beside them rated the hill as being less steep than it actually was, compared to people who were standing on their own. 🏔️🥾

Doing hard things seems less hard when you’re with a friend  🥰

How beautiful that friendship, love, support and connection actually change our perception of difficulty! 

The task doesn’t change, but the way we look at it does – we see it as more doable and ourselves are more capable of tackling it when there’s love or support. When your mindset and belief about something changes, so does your brain and your emotions.

That’s what friends are for … and although life is busy and it’s tempting to skip these gestures or words that show support, the world needs more connection and kindness. Just ‘standing with’ someone can change their day by changing their brain – how powerful is that! 🧠 + 💜 = 💪

Never underestimate the difference you can make to someone – including strangers – just by helping or encouraging them.

This very short video is heart-warming.

If you’ve had an experience of this shift of perception from either side of the equation, then send me an email – I’d love to hear about it.