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Welcome to Before Breakfast, a production of IHeart Radio.

Good morning. This is Laurel. Welcome to the Before Breakfast Podcast.

Today's tip is to keep track of big days in the lives of people you care about.

I am not just talking birthdays, though it is good to remember birthdays.

I am talking about other momentous occasions as well,

like when someone is dropping their first kid off at college,

or giving a major presentation at work. You want to be aware of when the people you care about

might appreciate a little extra care. Noting these days is a great way to show that you,

well, care.

So as I go through life, I realize that some people are naturally emotionally attuned to others.

They automatically devote time and energy to understanding what is important to other people. Some of us are just not so

naturally skilled in these areas. But like anything, friendship skills and interpersonal skills

can be learned and practiced. Keeping track of important dates is one such skill.

The key realization here is that everyone has various events in their lives that will be front of mind for them.

When other people acknowledge those events, they feel seen. As most of us aren't very good at remembering other people acknowledge those events, they feel seen.

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