Inspiring one another is definitely a surefire way of making the world a better place. And who does not want a better world right? We should all strive to become an inspiration to others. We should seek to bring out the best in people. Below are a few ways to do it.
Acknowledge Your Flaws
We are all humans and we all make mistakes. Do not be afraid of sharing your errors and failures with others. As they say, experience is the best teacher and mistakes are the best kinds of experience. Telling others about things you regret doing or not doing may save them from making the same decisions and having the same regrets. Your short-comings will humanize you and make others feel closer to you. Conversely, giving off an aura of perfection will alienate you from others.
Be an Active Listener
Hearing what others say is easy. Understanding these words is what requires some effort. You need to comprehend not just what is on the surface but also any hidden meaning behind the words. There are others who have a difficult time saying exactly what they mean so they unconsciously mask their words. In order to get through to people of this type you need to learn how to unravel what they really intend to say. Consider where they are coming from.
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Reach for the Stars
You need to continuously strive for improvement. Set your goals high. You cannot serve as an inspiration if you have no ambition. You must show people that you are constantly growing and evolving. Don’t be static. It is okay and a good thing to be content with what you have. But you should never be satisfied with who you are. Keep in mind that the “you” tomorrow should always be better than the “you” today.
Criticize Constructively
Avoid throwing criticisms out of the blue. Only criticize when you are asked to do so and make sure each criticism is constructive. You should not give of the impression you are insulting or looking down on him. If someone asks your opinion, give them the truth but don’t be rude. You should also practice asking for constructive criticism from time to time.
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Treat Everyone Equally
Keep a clear mind and look at everyone equally. Avoid showing any bias. You can be an inspiration to anyone regardless of gender, race, religion, political beliefs, etc. If people know you are impartial, they have deeper trust in you and share a lot more things with you.
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Have Confidence
Believe in yourself and be confident. Do not doubt yourself or others will doubt you too. Just don’t be overconfident to a point that you are fooling yourself.