This is the formula for intimacy! | Snapshot

Happy Friday the 13th, Boo! Tonight, all the Johnsons are taking Bob to a special high school football game at the school he coached for nearly 20 years. We did an update several newsletters ago, but the truth is, the disease only gets worse. With that in mind, tonight we're taking a calculated risk with lots of plans in place to keep him safe and comfortable. For my [Patreon]( members - you'll hear all about it tomorrow. 😉 Thank you for your prayers. It is because we know Bob and this disease so intimately that we feel confident in our plan. That's what intimacy does for you. It gives you a deep and certain understanding, empathy, and connection to a person. Intimacy extends beyond physical closeness. It encompasses emotional, psychological, and spiritual bonds between people. Who do you share intimacy with? Your partner? Your best friend? Your co-workers? True intimacy involves vulnerability, trust, and open communication, allowing people to share their deepest thoughts, desires, and fears without judgment. Many people grow up in environments where this type of intimacy is never shared. But intimacy makes all relationships better - even at work! This week, we flew half of our team in for two days of InstaClubHub strategy, planning, and team building. (ICH, as we call it, is one division of our company, just in case you didn't know) [image]( The entire team works remotely, so coming together in person is so powerful, fun, and cup-filling. There are people in your life you see, call, text, Slack, and Zoom with daily. Those relationships have even greater potential when you are intentional about building intimacy. So, the next time you have an otherwise rare opportunity to see people in person, I urge you to remember to create that space. How? Wait.Listen.Be patient.Slow down.Be a human.Express acceptance.Be genuinely curious.Ask the right questions. They say everyone's favorite subject is themselves. No wonder people who ask many questions are viewed as "highly interesting." (That's a hint to ask more questions; it makes you more magnetic!) We invited the team into our home for an intimate dinner. Each place setting had a note card with a printed question. In a group setting, I recommend you start with that so ONE person doesn't have to do all the asking. From there, it's just a matter of letting people open up and share. (Remember that some won't, and that's okay). I attribute my most profound connections to this practice. I have done this for over 20 years, whether with my team, girlfriends, or family. [image](=) Relationships are what truly matter in life. So, build some special ones by sharing stories that make you laugh, think, collaborate, and learn. Here's a few questions to screenshot and save to your phone: - What are your most cherished childhood memories, and why did they mean so much? - Can you share a moment in your life when you felt like an imposter? - What compliment about your character or how people perceive you means the most? - When was the time you felt the most carefree? - What were your parents like when you were young? - If you had to pick one adjective that you wish people would use to describe you today, what would that be? - What is something few people probably know about you or your past? - How does it make you feel when you think about your future? - Share a life lesson you've learned recently and how it has changed your perspective. - How do you handle it when someone is angry with you? Sometimes, my family members will roll their eyes when I start asking these questions, but they always get into it, and we always agree: they're some of our best conversations. So, read the room and which questions are the best to start with. If you're in good company, open up and have some fun with these! Oh- in case you missed my podcast this week, you're going to want to tune in ASAP if you want the deets on how Bret and I lost a combined 20 pounds without even trying. [Watch it here](). [image](=) This isn't clickbait or a gimmick. I legit break down exactly what we did, what I stopped doing (and will never do again), and it's all going to make fitness influencers very mad. But I don't care! After you watch, be sure to comment, "Snapshot sent me," so I know who my inner circle really is. Love you, mean it, Chalene P.S. If you want to try out InstaClubHub for only $7 to see all the fun updates we're making after this epic retreat, you have a small window in which to take us up on this offer! [Click here](=) to get in before the offer goes POOF! Follow Us ==== NOTE: If you would like to stop receiving these weekly Snapshot emails: [Click Here](. 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