Hello family
Do you now who is a friend?

What is a Friend?
A friend is an individual with whom one has a strong bond of affection, loyalty, and mutual support. Friends are people who care about each other's well-being, share common interests, and enjoy each other's company. They can provide emotional support, companionship, and a sense of belonging.

Characteristics of a Friend
Some key characteristics of a friend include:

- Trustworthiness: Friends are reliable and trustworthy, keeping confidences and being honest with each other.
- Empathy: Friends are understanding and supportive, providing a listening ear and emotional support.
- Loyalty: Friends are committed to the relationship and stand by each other through thick and thin.
- Shared interests: Friends often share common interests or hobbies, which can strengthen their bond.
- Mutual support: Friends support and encourage each other, celebrating successes and helping through challenges.

Role of Friends in Personal Success
Friends can play a significant role in personal success by:

- Providing emotional support: Friends can offer a listening ear, advice, and encouragement, helping individuals navigate challenges and stay motivated.
- Offering new perspectives: Friends can provide different perspectives and insights, helping individuals see things in a new light and make informed decisions.
- Encouraging personal growth: Friends can support and encourage personal growth, helping individuals set and achieve goals.
- Building confidence: Friends can help build confidence and self-esteem, providing positive feedback and support.
- Providing accountability: Friends can hold individuals accountable for their actions and goals, helping them stay on track and motivated.

Benefits of Having Friends
Some benefits of having friends include:

- Improved mental health: Friends can help reduce stress, anxiety, and depression.
- Increased happiness: Friends can bring joy and happiness into one's life.
- Support network: Friends can provide a support network, helping individuals navigate challenges and celebrate successes.
- Personal growth: Friends can support and encourage personal growth, helping individuals develop new skills and interests.
- Sense of belonging: Friends can provide a sense of belonging and connection, which is essential for human well-being.

In summary, friends are individuals with whom we share a strong bond of affection, loyalty, and mutual support. They can play a significant role in personal success by providing emotional support, offering new perspectives, encouraging personal growth, building confidence, and providing accountability.

Dear WEF,

Reflecting on the challenges at Ice FM TZ, I decided to introduce some of the principles of Nonviolent Communication (NVC) that I’ve been studying. The frequent miscommunication here often leads to frustration and misunderstandings, which can affect team morale and the quality of our work.

I’ve started applying NVC by focusing on how we communicate our needs and feelings in the office. For example, instead of expressing frustration when a design brief is unclear, I’ve been trying to express how the ambiguity affects my ability to deliver the best work. I then follow this by requesting more detailed feedback or examples. This approach has been met with some positive responses, and I feel that it’s helping to create in a good and under a vision captured clearly