All of us have heard the saying, “I’m just a call away”. As simple as it is to pick up your phone and call someone, most of the time we forget to do so. If you aren’t able to visit someone physically, calling them is the best form of long distance communication. Staying connected to your loved ones comes along with many advantages. Life is all about having a support system that you can rely on. Having people check-in and taking time to talk with you is a blessing. As you grow older, you will begin to reflect and appreciate all your loved ones have done for you. You also come to the realization that they put a lot of their time and energy into you. Calling is very effective and efficient compared to emailing or sending a text. Here are some reasons why you should be calling your loved one.
Personal
As mentioned earlier, text messages and emailing might be an “easier” way to contact others without taking up too much of your time. Messages are often sent when the sender is multi-tasking whereas when you call someone, you are forced to be completely engaged with the conversation. Talking with someone on the phone is easier for both parties since they are then able to hear one another. This goes hand in hand with tones and how you are able to understand what they are trying to get across to you along with emotions. Calling someone shows that you are willing to take time out of your busy schedule to dedicate to them. In addition, talking to someone on the phone is more of a personal connection compared to sending an email or a text.
Meaning
When you send text messages or emails to someone, it can be hard to translate what they’re meaning. This can be especially challenging if you can’t read their body language or hear the tone of their voice. By calling someone, it’s easier to understand the message that they are trying to get across to you. Words can get twisted very easily, even without you knowing it. There are a lot of unknown cues that you can be texting/emailing that can confuse the person you are sending the message to. By calling, it allows you to question or get clarity on something that you don’t understand right away.
Accessible
In addition to having a phone to use it to call your loved one, there are many other benefits that come along with having a phone. There are many people that rely on their phones since the phone allows you to be connected to others in many different aspects. Here are some ways that phones can be beneficial to you.
- Allows you to communicate
- Convenient
- Texting
- Emailing
- Calling
- Self-expressive
- Entertainment
- Reminders
- Notes
- Connects you to everyone around the world
- Social media
- Videos/pictures
- Navigation system
- Banking
- Contacts
- Clocks
- Calculator
- Flashlight
- News
- Research
Impact
Most likely, your loved one has had a huge impact on you and your life. As a natural human tendency, people love to feel involved and wanted. Calling your loved one and keeping them in the loop means so much to them. You always hear about the residents talking about their family and what’s going on in their lives. Keeping in contact allows your family members to feel engaged and valued.
Facetime
Even better than a phone call would be to Facetime your loved one. Facetime has become one of the most popular apps on the iPhone. It gives you the opportunity to see your loved one while you’re talking. This is the next best thing to seeing them in person! If you don’t have an iPhone, there are other applications that you can download that will accomplish the same thing as Facetime. This makes you feel more connected throughout the conversation since you are able to see them and their body language.
As humans, we need interactions with others. Taking the time to pick up your phone and call someone can make their day. Remember to always keep in touch with the people that you love the most and those that love you. Keeping up with others can allow you to feel connected, supported, and grounded. Talking with people everyday at work can turn into a repetitive cycle. Break that cycle and talk to someone who has supported you throughout your life. There are no excuses to not connect with your loved ones. Calling up a loved one shouldn’t be a chore or something that you feel you have to do. We all have busy lives, but that’s when you need to prioritize those things that are the most important to you.
Best,
Danielle Morrow
Marketing Specialist