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				<description><![CDATA[<p>#71 Connect Outside of Work Individuals have different levels of felt need for connection. Some people require a much greater quantity and quality of connection than others in order not to feel alone. If you need much more connection than most people, it may be unreasonable to expect that your need for connection will be [&#8230;]</p>
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<h3><strong>#71 Connect Outside of Work</strong></h3>
<p>Individuals have different levels of felt need for connection. Some people require a much greater quantity and quality of connection than others in order not to feel alone.</p>
<p>If you need much more connection than most people, it may be unreasonable to expect that your need for connection will be fully met in the workplace. In such cases, it may be wise to seek ways to meet your need for connection outside of work. Consider becoming involved in community groups and developing a group of friends with whom you regularly interact.</p>
<p><em>This is the seventy-first post in our series entitled “100 Ways to Connect.” The series highlights language, attitudes and behaviors that help you connect with others. Although the language, attitudes and behaviors focus on application in the workplace, you will see that they also apply to your relationships at home and in the community.</em></p>
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