The Five Minute Relationship Miracle
By: Brook Noel
“They may forget what you said,
but they will never forget how you made them feel.”
Carl W. Buechner
The Five-Minute Miracle works in any type of relationship -
relatives, spouse, children, colleagues, friends - you name it.
The premise is simple. Here’s how it works:
1. Choose a relationship that you know needs some work.
2. For five minutes give that person your total attention.
What does that mean?
a. Listen only to them: ignore your own thoughts,
don’t worry about your response, just listen
b. See them as they are: don’t project traits or
qualities onto them, simply see them as they are right then
c. Make eye contact: use touch where appropriate,
communicate with your body language remembering
that ninety percent of communication is non-verbal.
Each and every day, use the five-minute miracle
within one of your relationships. You may find it hard
to be that focused (it’s not easy) which is why we only
do it for five minutes. I guarantee though that by doing
this focused exercise you will learn A LOT about
communication that will affect you outside of your
designated “Five-Minute Miracle ” times.
Your Assignment
Choose someone whom you want to improve your communications with and practice the Five-Minute Miracle.
Brook Noel is the author of The Change Your Life Challenge:
A 70 Day Life Makeover Program for Women. Her unique
program has helped thousands of women “makeover” all
aspects of their lives. Learn more at
http://www.changeyourlifechallenge.com