48: How I started a women's group — and how you can, too.
Dec 11, 2024
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Explore the emotional complexities of the holiday season while contemplating meaningful life changes. Discover how starting a supportive community can transform your year in 2025. Learn about the journey of creating a women's group that emphasizes deep connections and strategic membership. This discussion encourages moving beyond typical productivity goals to foster lasting relationships through regular meetings. A reminder that building community is a powerful step towards personal growth and fulfillment.
Starting a women's group fosters deep connections and support, countering the superficiality often found in online interactions.
A structured format with consistent meetings cultivates an inclusive space where members can share and participate meaningfully.
Deep dives
Emphasizing the Value of Connection
Creating a women’s group can provide essential support and connection in today's fast-paced and often disconnected environment. It allows individuals to meet regularly and intentionally with others who understand their struggles and triumphs, fostering a sense of community. The in-person aspect of these gatherings enhances the experience, as participants can comfortably share their lives in a relaxed setting, contrasting with the more superficial connections often found online. This kind of deep, meaningful relationship can significantly enrich one's social life and emotional well-being.
Establishing Structure for Success
Having a structured format can enhance the effectiveness of a women's group by ensuring that each member has an opportunity to participate fully. Implementing a consistent meeting schedule, such as once a month, provides balance; it is frequent enough to keep the connections alive while being manageable to fit into busy lives. Incorporating activities like kickoff questions and time for updates allows participants to share personal insights and seek support in a way that encourages vulnerability and openness. This structure not only cultivates a safe space for discussion but also strengthens the bonds among group members.
Being Thoughtful About Membership
Carefully considering who joins the group plays a crucial role in its overall success and sustainability. Ensuring that members exhibit traits such as conscientiousness and emotional intelligence fosters a reliable and supportive dynamic within the group. It can be beneficial to invite new members over time to keep the group fresh and inclusive, as well as to prevent stagnation that can occur with a static membership. Ultimately, the thoughtful selection of group members helps maintain a nurturing and engaging environment where everyone can thrive.
If you’re starting to dream about the new year, I want to propose something that would significantly improve your year: Start a women’s group in 2025.
I'm calling it a "women's group" - but this episode is for men, too. I talk about what this kind of group *is*, my own experiences starting one, how we run our meetings, and what I think works well for us.
Just having a richer, deeper support system can make such a difference in our lives — I know it has for me. And I want to remind you that even if it doesn’t “just happen” naturally, you can make it happen — and that doesn’t have to be a bad thing. It would be such a blessing for your 2025, and for all who you include in that circle.