With awareness and practice, even the most awkward people can learn how to be both fluid and purposeful in their bearing.
Emotionally intelligent people think before they speak and exercise discretion.
Consider how others may feel about you before, during, and after talking. Are you projecting an attitude that results in others feeling accepted and welcome? Are you encouraging people to speak and engage with you through your approachability?
Do you hold fond memories in your heart which you would like to experience again? Have you made mistakes which you wish you could go back and correct? Has life turned out differently than you ever planned for or expected? The wonderful thing about Second Chances is that you get to take what was once created or has already happened and REDO it to make it better.
A wonderful place to start is to seek role models who exemplify this way of being and try their style on for size.
While good old-fashioned manners and etiquette have worked for centuries, new standards and expectations have come into play with the modern world. Behaviors which would have been appalling in the past are now socially acceptable.
Grace is an attitude of generosity toward our fellow humans. We are not easily offended and do not look to judge and label others. With a spirit of graciousness, we are amiable, benevolent, and charitable.
When you yearn to create positive change, stop focusing on your old stories. If you hope to transform your life from the inside out and become a new improved version of your former self, refocus on what you want rather than what you don’t.
Dignity impacts the quality of your external world in your relationships, communications, and interactions.
Reframing encourages you to say, ‘Let’s look at this another way.’ By changing the frame around a situation, you not only change your perception of it, but its meaning for you as well. If you were to take one painting and view it in three different frames, each combination would offer a completely different presentation. Your perceptions work the same way.
Dignity is a quiet strength which reflects your deep honor and self-respect. It is a gracious pride without narcissistic projection and portrays a calm awareness and generosity of spirit regardless of the environment or circumstances.
Regardless of the trends we see in the deterioration of morality, respect, and values, wise people will still strive to take the high road to rise above the ever-increasing rudeness and stand apart from the crowd.
Emotionally intelligent people know how to light their own fire to sustain their activities to accomplish your goals.
What steps can you take to prepare before meeting others to ensure that when you do show up, you are bringing your very best to the table?
Wouldn’t you like to arrive to any event or situation with a sense of confidence and ease that things are as they need to be?
Get ready to take on the world from a position of personal power, strength, and intention!
Your first impressions will often occur within a limited window of opportunity – and if you blow it – the opportunity may be lost forever.
Why leave your success up to dumb luck or accident when you can take a stand, make a plan, and be proactive in your pursuits and possibilities?
The great thing about redirecting is that if you miss the mark and miss your goal, you can simply change course. When you are heading down a certain path, and feel like you may be heading the wrong way, stop, turn back, redirect, or ask for directions.
Prime yourself for success and demonstrate to others that you are diligent, reliable, and trustworthy.