I would love to connect with: women that work hard towards their goals everyday, women in sports, entrepreneurs, and people that love TJ Maxx as much as I do (I am always open and love meeting new people even if you don’t fit into any of those categories)

Keywords: aboutme, atlanta, beach, beachvolleyball, california, fitness, georgia state, health, newblog, newtobloging, ventura, volleyball, zerotohero

“I figured it’d be a fun way to share my thoughts and experiences with the world”

IMHO, blogging is also “a fun way for the world to share its thoughts and experiences with you”

https://blogsbybrookemarie.com/2020/03/01/welcome-to-my-blog/comment-page-1/#comment-10

Melissa wants to put her heart out there because when times are tough we have to try and connect

We have try and communicate even when our hearts are heavy and our minds are thick with bad weather. When the darkness clouds our minds we have to speak. Its important to say our truth. Its important to shout it regardless of who is listening and what judgment may follow. I’ve said this before and I’ll say it again our truth is our power.

https://thegreylavender.wordpress.com/2020/03/01/to-the-person-questioning-what-do-i-do-now-what-do-i-become-next

“I’d like to connect” – follow this up WITH WHY you want to connect and MOST SPECIFICALLY WHY the person you are wanting to connect should want to connect with you

Keywords: sales, Networking, LinkedIn, connections, collaborating, cold call

Here’s an example of a note I may send when trying to reach someone I DO NOT ALREADY KNOW via LinkedIn:

Dear X,

SHARED CONTACT said you worked together at (former employer), I was curious to learn more about what you are working on (in your new role) as I am looking to BE VERY SPECIFIC ON YOUR GOAL/FOCUS and I’m thinking (we could help each other reach a common goal)? Might you be available for an intro phone call in the near future to discuss further?

You can reach me directly on my cell: 614-686-7220 or vial email (include address).

Kind regards, Melissa

https://globalhorizonsblog.wordpress.com/2020/02/28/connecting-to-strangers-on-linkedin

Come as you are — as you are: yes, you are welcomed and accepted

Keywords: anorexia, bible, catholic, christianity, eating disorder, faith, family, god, jesus, lent, life, mental health, prayer, recovery

They’re stressing inclusion of all “genders, body types, sexual orientations, races, stages of recovery, etc.” at the recovery table. Which – is great. Period.

https://beautybeyondbones.com/2020/02/24/actions-words

A bid for connection is an action that tries to get your attention and indicates a desire for connection

The three ways that people respond to a bid for connection are:

  1. Turn Away
    – Shrug and ignore
    – Change the subject
    – Look at them for a moment, and then carry on with what you were doing
    – Respond apathetically
    – Quietly leave the room
  2. Turn Against
    – “What’s wrong with you?!”
    – “Why are you always so frustrated about everything!?”
    – “Can’t you tell I’m busy?! I do all the work around here. What do you ever do?!”
    – “That’s annoying, could you stop!?”
    – “If you’re going to act annoyed, could you do it somewhere else!?”
  3. Turn Towards
    – “What can I do to help you?”
    – “Why don’t I rub your feet while you tell me about your day.”
    – “I am so sorry that you have to deal with … that must be so awful. ”
    – “That’s hilarious! I wish I could have been there too!”
    – “Is something the matter?” or “Is something bothering you?”
    – “What’s on your mind? Would you like to talk about it?”

https://intimacypact.wordpress.com/2020/02/22/recognizing-responding-to-bids-for-connection