A face that never shows any emotion, and never smiles is not very appealing. No matter how attractive or how plain a person’s facial features may be, a great smile can make that person look beautiful to others. When you smile at other people, they will assume that you are in a good mood and that you are happy to see them. This will make other people more likely to want to spend time with you and to know you better.

Allowing our face to show emotions is actually an advantage in developing relationships. Other people are constantly trying to read and respond to our body language and facial expressions, often on a subconscious level. They are trying to sense whether we really care about them or not, whether we are concerned with what is going on in their lives.

If you are a person who is very emotionally sensitive, this sensitivity can be an asset in forming relationships. Use your sensitivity to show empathy for other people. Don’t suppress your emotions, trying to be “cool”. Don’t waste your sensitive nature being sensitive only to yourself and your own emotions. Imagine being in shoes of person you are talking with, and let yourself feel sadness, happiness, excitement or pride that is present in story they are telling you.

We all have limits. Yet we are continually confronted by those who somehow move beyond them. It’s a choice to allow limits to hold you back or to find a way to live beyond them. So often we hold ourselves back from doing what we silently yearn. We make things impossible or spend too much time on unimportant stuff... restricting our true capabilities. Make following shifts and close that gap to your potential.

Limits & The Shift to Make:

Self-Limiting Perspective~ Be open to idea that you were uniquely created for a grand purpose. What do you think is limiting you? Is there a label that is holding you back? Let go of thoughts that restrain you and imagine anything is possible (even if it's not). Shift to an unlimited attitude that allows you to be all that you are.

Fear~ Stay in present moment and focus on how you are helping others. When you feel fear you have moved out of present and how you benefit others to anxiety over what might happen to you.

Procrastination~ Not taking action leads to anxiety. Shift into consistent daily action even if you have to baby step to build momentum.

Lack of Focus~ Set your priorities. Know them. Keep them in front of you daily. Shift from focusing on “unimportant stuff” or “shoulds” to doing important stuff that will make a difference in long run.

Unjustifiable/ Exaggerated Excuses~ Stop making excuses. Look at all of options and choices available to you. If you can’t see them, brainstorm with others.

Indecisiveness or Indecision~ Not making a decision is a decision. You are choosing to deal with consequences of not deciding. So what are your options and what is best choice?

Not Being Silent~ Give yourself silent treatment. Quiet that chattering mind in order to hear your inner song. Get comfortable being still to ponder, listen, and follow your heart.