Have you ever met people who exude charm and charisma? They have mysterious power and personal magnetism that is attractive to everyone. Some of their captivating qualities are good manners, poise and a great personality. Charm and charisma are virtually indefinable but can be narrowed down to a number of outstanding characteristics. To make yourself a more captivating person identify the traits you have and develop those you do not have.
1. Humor: The ability to laugh at yourself and life's situations will not only make you a more likeable person but it will also reduce your stress level. Don't take yourself too seriously.
2. Consideration for others: When people know that you are genuinely interested and considerate of their opinions and needs they will be more willing to let you into their world. Nobody likes or appreciates a person who thinks only of himself/herself.
3. Being Approachable: Means being friendly towards people, having a warm smile, a pleasant voice, the ability to make small talk and put people at ease. If you find meeting people and small talk difficult. Practice. Usually it just takes that first step.
4. Empathy: A genuine caring for others that makes you forget yourself. Start by becoming aware of people, their desires and needs. Empathy is a real concern for others that is non-judgmental.
5. Patience and self-discipline: Be patient with others, don't jump to conclusions, lose your temper or say something you will regret later. Before you make a statement or reply to a statement think about what you are going to say and what the consequences will be.
6. Self-Confidence: When you know and are comfortable with yourself, others will see it and want to be in your presence. Self-confidence comes from self-knowledge, being who you are, and liking yourself ? it is not something that can be faked.
7. Character: Having a good character means having traits that people respect and admire. Honesty, fairness, loyalty, tolerance, sincerity are positive traits that are seen in actions and the reactions to people and life. Good character is something that is built and cannot be taken from you.
8. Initiative: This is a quality that employers look for. Employees who show initiative have the ability to do their work with little supervision and can cope with minor incidents.
9. Good Manners: Are the necessary courtesies and considerations that make the people you come in contact with feel noticed and appreciated.
10. Attitude: I can't say enough about having a good attitude. It is the one characteristic that brings a personality to life. People like to be in company of those who feel good and who see the good in life.
Copyright 2005 Sheila Dicks
Sheila Dicks is a Image and Wardrobe consultant who teaches women to dress to suit their body type and look slimmer. You can visit her at http://www.sheilasfashionsense.com and download her ebook Image Makeover and get How to Build a Wardrobe free.
house cleaning near Wilmette ...If failure is the roadway, then Perseverance is the vehicle... Read More
If you want to be successful in life, business, or... Read More
From time to time I receive correspondence from individuals with... Read More
You have a choice today?You can remain in the same... Read More
Abundance is intangible, spiritual and attracts energy. To attract this... Read More
Management by Objectives, strategic planning, quality, teams, re-engineering. Passing management... Read More
Champions expect pain, endure pain, and never complain. ---UnknownAfter so... Read More
The ability to achieve our enormous untapped potential is directly... Read More
Many people ask me how they can be more successful.The... Read More
So you vowed to make some changes - develop healthier... Read More
We all know as we are progressing towards our personal... Read More
Most dictionary entries would define failure as the simple lack... Read More
Normally a long memory is an advantage but not if... Read More
I always say to my children, as long as you... Read More
If you are looking for a surefire strategy to ensure... Read More
Everyone wants success.Some people spend their every waking moment pursuing... Read More
Have you ever had this feeling? You're standing in front... Read More
Everyone wants a life that works effectively, whether that means... Read More
Many UK citizens want to settle or retire in Spain... Read More
Create a truth and step into it There is a... Read More
It is accepted that most people have felt shy at... Read More
Hello,You are reading this article because you are one of... Read More
Everyone talks about how to be successful through hard work... Read More
(Excerpted From The Jim Rohn One-Year Success Plan - Pillar... Read More
Step 1 ? Learn a powerful key to increase financial... Read More
insured cleaning company Wilmette ...Whether you are self-employed, whether you are an employee, whether... Read More
Have you failed before and wished the earth could open... Read More
What are your fears? Fear of failure? Fear of success?What... Read More
As a golfer and coach, I've been thrilled to watch... Read More
How many of you have ever thought about the link... Read More
Have you been struggling for years to accomplish some goals... Read More
You are never a failure until you accept defeat as... Read More
"And when it rains on your parade, look up rather... Read More
Everyone talks about how to be successful through hard work... Read More
Just how powerful is the Subconscious Mind and how can... Read More
Picture this scene: Little Johnny's mother places a large piece... Read More
Temp your way to the top Want to take the... Read More
FOCUSAs you're building your business, you can choose to win... Read More
Daddy was a very, very odd little man-possibly a schizophrenic-for... Read More
The secrets of our body language have been around forever... Read More
1. Any work activity, unless initiated at the earliest will... Read More
My studies of the highly successful prove that they continually... Read More
"Perseverance allows you to get back on track when you... Read More
I have written much about how, in order to have... Read More
Cost is sometimes a difficult term to define. Here, we... Read More
Sugar Ray Leonard and Sylvester Stallone have recently hosted a... Read More
There is one big "secret" to success that can help... Read More
Hello everybody and a good day (or night !) to... Read More
Your ability to deal constructively and effectively with mistakes and... Read More
Choose a personal theme song and soundtrack that stirs you... Read More
Success |