Maximizing Your Social Potential: 10 Steps to Self-Empowerment.
Have you ever met someone who is so naturally sociable that if you placed him in a room full of strangers, he'll make friends with practically everyone in no time?
We call such a person a people-person, someone who is so lovely and persuasive that he can persuade anyone to do anything.
A socially empowered individual accomplishes so much greatness, owing to the people who propel him to achievement.
He wins the trust and full support of those he has previously assisted.
He is never short of assistance.
With so many people behind him, he can do anything.
All because he realizes he is maximizing his social potential!
You see, if you are aware of your social talents and employ them, you will get self-empowerment.
Making a broad overhaul in your life and converting yourself into a happier and more successful person is what self-empowerment is all about.
If you can be one of those people-persons, I don't see why you won't succeed.
All you need to know is where to begin.
- Hypocrisy will bring you to your knees.
- Be sincere in your kindness and interest in others.
- You might as well say goodbye to self-empowerment once people view you to be Mr Hypocrite with selfish intentions.
- To gain the people's affection and trust, listen to their issues and sympathize with them.
- Listen to them from your heart, not just your ears.
- When someone speaks to you, make eye contact.
- Listen as though every word is important because it is.
- When they discover that you have a confidante, Brownie points out.
3. Laugh aloud.
I don't mean that you force yourself to laugh at every joke told to you, even if you don't find it humorous.
This entails finding comedy in situations and not taking yourself too seriously.
A person with a great sense of humour draws people and, eventually, success.
4. Do not forget about yourself.
You could forget yourself while buzzing around like a social butterfly, allowing everyone to push you over.
Remember to love and cherish yourself first and foremost.
People will flock to you if you consider yourself respectable and worthy of affection, rather than trample on you.
5. Carry out random acts of kindness.
You don't have to follow in the footsteps of John Rockefeller and donate all of your savings to charity.
Little acts of kindness are the most important, and they may be as easy as delivering someone a surprise-you-take-care card or assisting an elderly person in crossing the street.
Kindness was taught to us and heavily practised while we were in kindergarten.
Now is the moment to resurrect the good actions and make them permanent.
6. Make contact with former pals.
- Unfortunately, some friendships are doomed to fail, but due to technology, you can do something about it.
- Relive the good old days by browsing through your yearbook and looking for terrific folks with whom you'd like to reconnect.
- Adding these old buddies to your list of support peers will undoubtedly help you feel better all around.
7. Work on your personality.
- Are you unpleasant, irritable, and generally downcast? You can't go through life with those on.
- Get rid of the negative attitudes and practices that are impeding your advancement.
- And, frankly, who wants a grumpy friend?
8. Have faith in yourself.
With that appealing grin, you should be able to march to the opposite corner of the room and introduce yourself to others.
Remember to be confident rather than arrogant.
9. Exercise control.
- Don't lash out at someone while you're furious.
- Never, ever throw a tantrum.
- Maintain your composure.
- Take charge of the issue and channel your rage into something more constructive and passive.
- People will be hesitant to approach you if they believe your rage is readily escalating to volcanic proportions.
10. Maintain your relationships.
- Your relationships with your family, friends, and significant others are too important to ignore no matter what.
- Go out and have a good time with them.
- Do stuff with your friends.
- Happiness will never leave your side as long as the ones who mean most to you remain nearby.
- Using people for self-empowerment ultimately means being a better and more loving person.
- It's a win-win situation: the people know they can turn to you at any time, and you know they can turn to them.