Let Other People See Who You Really Are

Written by Royane Real


Do you know anybody that you feel is particularly engaging and lively? Take a moment to picture that person in your mind. What is it about that person that you find most attractive? He or she may have a charming voice and a great laugh, but it is also very likely that you find their face very expressive. That person is probably quick to smile and laugh and seems to always have a twinkle in their eye.

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 inrepparttar shoes ofrepparttar 129320 person you are talking with, and let yourself feelrepparttar 129321 sadness, happiness, excitement or pride that is present inrepparttar 129322 story they are telling you.

If we repress all our emotions from showing on our face, people will feel frustrated trying to get a sense of who we really are. When we let our emotions show up on our face, sharing in our conversation partner’s joys and sorrows, worries and frustrations, as well as their hope and excitement, both of us feel less alone. Both people will feel more connected to each other.

Growing Beyond Limits- 15 Shifts that Make an Impact

Written by Beth Tabak


"Birds were not given wings to sit in a tree and observe. Use what you were given torepparttar fullest." Beth Tabak

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. Makerepparttar 129318 following shifts and close that gap to your potential.

Limits & The Shift to Make:

Self-Limiting Perspective~ Be open torepparttar 129319 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 inrepparttar 129320 present moment and focus on how you are helping others. When you feel fear you have moved out ofrepparttar 129321 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 onrepparttar 129322 “unimportant stuff” or “shoulds” to doingrepparttar 129323 important stuff that will make a difference inrepparttar 129324 long run.

Unjustifiable/ Exaggerated Excuses~ Stop making excuses. Look at all ofrepparttar 129325 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 withrepparttar 129326 consequences of not deciding. So what are your options and what isrepparttar 129327 best choice?

Not Being Silent~ Give yourselfrepparttar 129328 silent treatment. Quiet that chattering mind in order to hear your inner song. Get comfortable being still to ponder, listen, and follow your heart.

Do Not Want to Surpass Parents~ Get over it! Birds were not given wings to sit in a tree. Use what you were given torepparttar 129329 fullest.

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