20 Simple Behaviors to Inspire People π‘
You know, when you hit the ball on an astroturf field and you feel like you're going to score a goal while it's still in the air, the inspiration given by some people is almost the same. You can feel that you will score the moment you get the inspiration.
Well, a question for you: Anyone to you; Did it inspire you to feel healthier, happier or more vibrant?
If you have experienced something like this, you are aware of what a big difference being inspired by someone makes in your life. Inspiration is a powerful motivator, but it's often not easy to find. Would you like to do a big good deed such as causing a positive change in the lives of your friends and family members?
Do you know, inspiring people, or in other words, exhibiting inspiring behavior, is actually much easier than we think.
If you want to touch people's lives with a magic wand, turn these 20 behaviors into a life philosophy. It can create extraordinary results for both you and your loved ones.
Inspiring Behaviors
Now it's time to briefly examine the 20 simple behaviors that I compiled among the behaviors that inspire people.
- Care about People
- Be Cheerful
- Gain People's Trust
- If You Don't Have Positive Things To Say, Keep It To Yourself
- Support People
- Always Keep Your Head Up
- Accept Your Flaws
- Be an Active Listener
- Be Realistic and Determined
- Give Constructive Criticism
- Treat Everyone Equally
- Reflect Your Self-Confidence
- Stay Calm
- Share Your Own Inspirations
- Honor Those Who Support You
- Keep Your Promises
- Accept Who You Are
- Explore Different Thoughts and Ideas
- Don't Brag When You Turn Out to be Right
- Set the People Free
1. Care about People
If you can't show a person that you truly care, do you think you can inspire them? Of course this will never be possible. Show that you care about people through the things you do, the things you say, and the questions you ask. For example, βHow are you today?β " or you can start from afar with a smile.
2. Be Cheerful
Joy is a contagious emotion. Spread joy with your smile, positive energy and caring for the people you come into contact with every day. You will soon realize that the joy you spread will return to you exponentially.
3. Gain People's Trust
If someone who trusts you tells you a secret; This secret should remain just between you. Trust is a feeling that requires a lot of effort and time to form, but at the same time, it can be destroyed in seconds. So try to stay away from gossip at work and unnecessary drama on social networks. In this way, people will not have any questions in their minds about talking to you or trusting you.
4. If You Don't Have Positive Things To Say, Keep It To Yourself
It is easy to criticize people, but it cannot be said that this is the right thing to do. How would you feel if someone belittled your intelligence, made fun of your clothing, or criticized your performance? Whether this criticism was justified or unfair, you would probably be upset. Nobody likes to be criticized. Therefore, unless you have very close friends, if you have nothing positive to say, it would be better not to say anything about that subject.
5. Support People
No matter how bad your day is, small compliments can make anyone's day better. Do not you believe me? Find someone with a frown at work and tell them how beautiful or handsome they look today and then see if they smile.
6. Always Keep Your Head Up
It is normal that the stress we experience sometimes affects our ability to continue, but if you want to inspire the people around you, you need to learn to always stay strong and never give up. If you want to show people that they can overcome everything by thinking positively, constantly improving themselves and never giving up, no matter what the circumstances, you need to achieve this first.
7. Accept Your Flaws
Although we should not give up in the face of the difficulties that life presents us with, it is very important to know that everyone is human and by nature we all have some flaws. Everyone has one or more weak points. You have it too, right? That's why accepting your shortcomings makes it easier for people to form stronger bonds with you.
βShow me a person who claims to be perfect and I will show you a bad liar.β
8. Be an Active Listener
Everyone hears the things people say, but very few people can actively listen to those things and see the real meaning behind those words. If someone is talking to you about their problems, make eye contact and ask questions about the topic to show that you care. In this way, you will show that you understand what he is going through and that you value him.
9. Be Realistic and Determined
No one wants to be inspired by someone who is disconnected from reality and lives in his own dream world. If you want to inspire people that they can achieve anything they set their mind to, be ambitious, aim high and never give up.
10. Give Constructive Criticism
Remember that you should not criticize unless the other party asks you to. Remember point 4, if what you have to say isn't something positive then don't say it. If you criticize someone for their mistakes or flaws without asking for their opinion, you will upset them. But if you are asked for your opinion then say it with a positive attitude. For example, let's say a friend asks for their opinion on a post, blog, or article they wrote. You can tell him something like:
βI just read the article and I really liked these parts (positive feedback) in the text. "If you give (constructive criticism or feedback) instead, maybe your writing can appeal to a wider audience than it does now."
11. Treat Everyone Equally
Even though we have some differences such as gender, political views, race, religion and language, we are all human. Love and value every person, regardless of these factors that are unimportant in determining the quantity of people. To reassure people and increase their self-confidence, treat people the way they want to be treated, without worrying about their past.
12. Reflect Your Self-Confidence
Easily spot everyone who passes by and say βHelloβ or βHow are you?β To say this, walk with your head held high and your eyes open. Always use a friendly body language that reflects your self-confidence; Walk upright.
13. Stay Calm
How people react to insults and criticism is also a direct indicator of their capacity to inspire others. If you respond to something hateful with more hate; Does that make you a better person or a worse person than the person causing the trouble? No matter how inappropriate or harsh the insult is, it is always the most logical thing to remain calm because getting angry will not make you feel better and you will definitely not be a good example for the people around you. Ignore insults as if they were never made, and the people around you will be inspired by you to ignore unnecessary things that annoy them, just as you do.
14. Share Your Own Inspirations
What books have you read that made a big impact on you? What were the behaviors that inspired you when making the most important decisions in your life? What have you done throughout your life to become the happy, healthy and positive person you are today? Share the sources of inspiration that have shaped you to this day so that others can benefit from them, too.
For example, I am very inspired by BarΔ±Ε Γzcan's videos:
15. Honor Those Who Support You
No matter how successful or great you are, I'm sure you've had support from others at certain times in your life to achieve this. If you're a writer and you received a compliment from a friend for something you inspired to write, you could say something like this:
βThank you very much, but you know what's interesting? This wasn't my idea. My very talented friend _____ supported me in this regard.β
Honoring the people who support you shows how humble and thoughtful you are.
16. Keep Your Promises
If you promise to help a friend or go to a movie with them, you have to keep that promise at all costs. It's easy to forget our responsibilities when faced with another, more fun opportunity, but of course, this can very easily cause you to lose the trust you've worked so hard to earn. That's why keeping your promises at all costs is the logical thing you can do.
17. Accept Who You Are
It is necessary to behave differently in different environments such as work, home and social environment. But forgetting your essence and trying to be a completely different person for every different environment is quite tiring and is definitely not the right way to inspire the people around you. Would you trust someone who felt obliged to act differently in his interactions with every person in the environment? You should accept yourself as you are, without worrying about what anyone else will think.
18. Explore Different Thoughts and Ideas
It is not possible for a person to know everything and this is a very natural thing. Try to understand their perspectives by talking to people who believe different things than you do or have different interests. For example, if you have a moderate income, you can exchange ideas about different financial issues with a friend who has a high income. These conversations will not change your ideas or worldview, but they will open your perceptions. Being open-minded on such issues is also proof that you will not blindly believe in any thought or belief. In this way, people will take you as an example and people who think differently than you will feel trust in you without fear of being misunderstood.
19. Don't Brag When You Turn Out to be Right
If you win an argument, there's nothing worth bragging about. Phrases like βI told you soβ will only make you come across as arrogant and make people shy away from talking to you about issues that are important to them.
20. Set the People Free
When giving advice to people, don't comment on every detail, instead leave them free enough to discover some things for themselves. No one wants to have a junior manager in their life. If someone asks you for help, guide that person to move in the right direction, but do not tell him what and how he should do, down to the smallest detail. Don't insist that he will fail if he doesn't consider your suggestions. When people discover things on their own, they also discover that they are stronger than they thought.
Last Words
Have you ever helped a friend make a positive change in their life? Or did someone else help you overcome a major problem? If you have such experiences, I would love to hear them from you.
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