How to Be a Better Person Every Day - Self-Improvement Tips and Advice
Welcome to the new series of posts on The Art of Human Relations, titled 'How To Become A Likable Person - Self-Improvement Tips and Advice.' In this inaugural post, we'll delve into the 10 fundamental traits that make someone genuinely likable. These qualities may appear straightforward, but take a moment to reflect: Are you a likable person? Do you genuinely care about others, or are your interactions driven by ulterior motives? Asking yourself these questions may feel intimidating, as they bring us face-to-face with our humanity. However, being willing to ask them speaks volumes about our true character. So, without further delay, here's my list of the Most Important Aspects of Becoming A Likable Person.
The Most Important Thing About Being a Good Person
We have been socialized from a young age to be good. It’s in our DNA. We’re programmed to be kind, considerate, and warm-hearted. So how do we get past the fact that we are not good enough? When constantly striving to improve, it’s easy to lose sight of who we are and where we come from. Being a good person is not a choice; it’s an inherent part of who we are. We are not who we want to be. To be a better person, you must want to be better. Let that sink in. It may sound obvious but try to internalize it a bit more. Are you a good person? Or do you think you are?
Works For Me
If you’ve been reading this blog for any time, you’ll know by now that I am a big proponent of the “ works for me” mentality. This is the only way we can genuinely improve as people. We can’t work on being a better person every day because that’s not realistic or possible. If we were to work for 10 years and never get to the top of our game, it would still be enough to make us better people. To be a better person, you must want to be better. And to get there, you have got to want to get there.
Makes You Feel Good
The best way to describe the feeling of “making you feel good” is synesthesia. For example, when you smell a particular smell, you might experience halloumi cheese. When you see a specific light, you might experience being in California. The list goes on and on. What we are trying to do here is to identify the commonalities between different people and different places. Seeing that we have a certain quality gives us confidence because it means we are doing something right. “Makes You Feel Good” is a massive thing for me because it means that being around me makes you feel good. It is not only the situations where I am the authority but also within myself. When I step into a room, I put out a feeling that I want to create. I want to make people feel good.
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Does the World a Service
This one is super important because it ties into “ making you feel good.” The more donations you receive, the more service you give. This is such a simple concept but so powerful. If you are willing to sacrifice something, other people will have to do the same. “Does the World a Service” means that you are ready to offer your time or money to benefit others. Again, a lot can come into this one depending on who you are and what you do for a living, but at the end of the day, you are willing to sacrifice for others. You care about other people and want to ensure everyone gets a fair chance in this world. This is what “Does the World a Service” means to me because it’s the most selfless thing I can do as a person.
Empathetic
This is the major one! It’s the glue that holds the entire series together. You can’t discuss empathy without talking about feelings. If we don’t understand how someone else feels, then how can we try to help? This one is super important and what makes you a better person. If you always show up for other people, you are doing them a service. You are creating a ripple effect where people feel good because they have people who care about them. You are making the world a better place. This is what “empathetic” means to me because, without it, there would be no “Being a better person.”
Showing Up and Doing the Job
Most people have a hard time doing the “ showing up and doing the job” part because we are trying to do it our way. We have all been taught to be perfect and never make a mistake. To be a better person, you have got to believe that you are capable of improvement. You have got to want to get better. You have got to show up every day and do your best. This is the only way it will happen. Nothing will change if you don’t believe you can do better. “ Showing up and doing the job” means you are willing to do the work. It’s not only what you say; it’s how you say it. It’s about making an impact and showing up for others every day.
Wrapping It Up
Well, there you have it. These are the most important things about being a better person. If you think about it, these things should be pretty easy to practice because they are so simple. If you want to be a better person, then start today. What’s important is that you make a decision. You decide what’s important to you and then work on improving. We are all capable of so much more than we think. There is hope for the world, and there is hope for us.