Be Present
It is easy to be
distracted when you are having a conversation with someone. Your mind could be
judging the person, thinking of a perfect response to impress someone or recalling
the to do list for the day. Do not be surprised when some of us can intuitively
sense another person’s focus and presence. Engage others by being
more present in your conversations and relationships. Be an active listener,
and give people your full attention.
Increase Your Self-Awareness
As we meet new people in
various gatherings, engage in work meetings, and spend time with friends, take
time to reflect on how that person you met made you feel. Who do you feel most
comfortable with? Why are you irritated with that person? Take time to be still
and reflect if someone can make you feel that way, how then do you make others feel?
Find Genuine Connections
We all have something in
common as we are all humans. Seek to truly understand the people you meet. Be sensitive, ask thoughtful questions, and listen intently. By developing
a sincere understanding of ourselves and
the people whom we are with, we are more likely to feel genuine and authentic ourselves.
