Why You're Feeling Disconnected—and 3 Quick Fixes to Rekindle Relationships

#LeadandLift | Episode 127 | Chabidaye Jaglal Ramnath

Ever been surrounded by your family, friends, or coworkers—and still felt completely alone?
That strange, hollow feeling of being in the room but somehow not in the relationship?
If so, you’re not broken.
You’re human.
And you're not alone.

In today’s fast-paced, hyper-connected-but-deeply-distracted world, even our closest relationships can start to feel like faded photographs—there, but lacking warmth. The good news?

Disconnection isn’t permanent. It’s an invitation to reconnect.
And you don’t need a big vacation or therapy retreat to do it.

In this blog, adapted from EP128 of the Lead and Lift Podcast, host Chabidaye Jaglal Ramnath shares 3 simple yet powerful fixes you can use today to rekindle your most meaningful relationships.

1. The “Wi-Fi Signal” of Relationships: Reconnect by Spending Real Time

Think about your phone.
When the Wi-Fi signal gets weak, things start to glitch. Messages don’t send. Pages don’t load. Calls drop.

Relationships work the same way. 

When the emotional signal gets weak, you miss cues. You feel out of sync. You start wondering, “What happened to us?” 

Here’s your fix: Time.
Not “let’s be in the same room while we scroll Instagram” time.
But 15–20 minutes of genuine connection—no distractions, no agenda. Just presence.
Ask:

• “What’s going on in your world?”
• “How are you really doing?”

And then… just listen.
You’ll be amazed how quickly that invisible signal gets stronger again.

2. The Emotional Bank Account: Start Making Daily Deposits

Every relationship—romantic, professional, or platonic—is like a bank account.

• Every kind word, shared laugh, and thoughtful gesture is a deposit.
• Every criticism, ignored text, or broken promise is a withdrawal.

If you’re feeling disconnected, you may simply have an overdrawn emotional account.

The good news? Small deposits go a long way.
Today, try one of these:
✅ Send a thank-you text
✅ Leave a note on the mirror
✅ Give a heartfelt compliment
✅ Just say “I appreciate you”

Make it a habit. Especially with those in your circle of influence—your partner, your kids, your clients, your team. You don’t need grand gestures—you need consistency.

"If you show up with vibrant, positive energy, they're gonna reflect the same thing back to you." - Chabidaye Jaglal Ramnath

3. The Mirror Effect: Be the Energy You Want to Receive

Relationships reflect what you bring into them.
If you’re feeling ignored, unappreciated, or distant… pause and ask:
“How have I been showing up?” 

People often mirror your energy.
You yawn—they yawn.
You’re distracted—they check out.
You show up with joy, presence, and curiosity—they start doing the same.

So instead of waiting for them to fix it—go first.

Start here:

• Be vulnerable. Share something real.
• Schedule “check-in” moments—a quick weekly coffee, walk, or call.
• Ask deeper questions and actually care about the answers.

“The quality of your life is the quality of your relationships.” – Tony Robbins

This Is Your Moment to Reconnect

Let’s be honest—our greatest success doesn’t come from what we accomplish.
It comes from how deeply we connect.

You don’t have to wait for a holiday, a crisis, or the “perfect time” to repair or rekindle a relationship.
That moment is right now.

So here’s your challenge:

• Send the text.
• Give the hug.
• Book the walk.
• Say what needs to be said.

Start today.
You never know how badly someone needs it.

And if this message touched you, don’t keep it to yourself.
Share this blog (or the episode) with someone who matters.
Let’s create a ripple of reconnection—one tiny act at a time.

 Links mentioned in this episode: 

• Chabidaye Facebook
• Chabidaye Instagram
• Chabidaye LinkedIn
• Chabidaye Website