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8 Ways You Can Become More Valuable to Everyone you Meet

Guest post by: Terri Levine

Article Overview: It's one thing to talk about being the change you want to see in the world but quite another to put it into action. Where do you start? Just what is involved in becoming a better person and making a positive contribution?

8 Ways You Can Become More Valuable to Everyone you Meet

This is all about self development and taking responsibility for your part on the world stage. We can't do anything about other people's behavior and attitudes, but we can do something about our own.

Self improvement has many benefits besides contributing to a better world. You will find that with your own self development comes more opportunities and life improvements. Like attracts like. You will enjoy self respect and the respect of others. Your confidence will soar. You will enjoy more success.

So let's start and consider eight simple ways you can become that better person:

1. Pay attention to others and show interest, because as it says in Desiderada, even the dull and ignorant have their story. So aim on being interested in others and their story if you want them to be interested in you and your story. Have you ever been in a one sided conversation where the other person talked non-stop about themselves and didn't let you get a word in edgeways? Boring much? Don't be that person. Count the number of times you use the word "I" in a conversation.

2. Do you listen to others or while they are talking are you already thinking about your reply or what you're going to have for dinner? What type of listener are you? When you are in a conversation, show the courtesy of actively listening and don't drift off to other thoughts. You will not miss anything important and avoid misunderstandings or missed instructions or information you need and they may pay you the courtesy of listening closely to what you have to say in return.

3. Which brings me to the next issue: being judgmental. It is so easy to judge others. We are trained to see things as good or bad, and the truth is none of us is perfect and we all have our off days. Is it fair to judge us because of that? No. Remember everyone is unique - that may be cliché but it is the truth. Not everybody is going to think the same way you do or like the same things you do and it is unfair to expect them to. But rather than think of them negatively, or think that their way is wrong, just accept that their way is different and let it be... as you'd want them to let you be and not judge you.

4. In line with being non-judgmental is actively respecting other people, regardless of their position in life. Respect has nothing to do with how rich somebody is or how high up in the corporation they sit. Everybody, regardless of wealth, status, color, race or creed is deserving and worthy of respect. Treat others as you would like to be treated. Don't argue the point over petty issues, interrupt others before they finish, or try to be right all the time. A difference of opinion is not deserving of disrespect. It's okay to be different.

5. Remember your compassion. Be understanding of others and their situations. Remember your mother's advice of "if you have nothing nice to say about somebody, don't say anything!" Instead of mocking or insulting somebody or their situation, be sympathetic. Remember, that could have been you!

6. Be honest and let truthfulness guide you. Don't be deceitful. Liars never prosper. Nobody trusts them. Speak your truth clearly and calmly - sometimes the truth hurts so be diplomatic. Think before you speak.

7. Make yourself useful! Help others as you would like them to help you. Create good karma for yourself. This could be helping a co-worker with an overwhelming task and a tight deadline, or a neighbor, or your boss. Don't wait to be asked if you can see somebody needs help - just offer.

8. In line with being helpful is doing that little bit extra - going the extra mile for people even when they haven't asked for it. People love that! And they'll love you! If somebody asks you to help with the dishes and hands you a drying cloth - don't just dry the dishes, put them away and wipe down the counter tops. If someone asks you to buy some milk, ask them if there are any other things they need while you are there. If a co-worker needs help with something, don't just do the one task they ask for... stick around and roll up your sleeves. Ask them what else they need help with to finish the task on time.

Being more valuable to others is simply finding ways of being helpful, thoughtful, respectful and kind. Your generosity of spirit will be repaid in myriad ways and you will be contributing to a better world!

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