This is a new year,most of us have made new year resolutions. Perhaps you have resolved to earn more respect and admiration from others. If this is part of your desire in the new year,it is quite noble.
One thing is to make resolutions, another is to do what is necessary to have your aspirations realized. In this article, we want to highlight 10 ways you can gain the admiration and more respect from others.
1. Be proactive.
People who figure out things by themselves and take appropriate actions are proactive. If you are proactive, you will not be afraid of life challenges, rather you will be able to handle challenges prudently as they arrive.
2. Keep your promises.
To earn the respect of others, you should fulfill your promises. For this reason, you must be careful with making of promises. Making promises gives you new obligations, so avoid making promises that would be difficult to fulfill.
3. Learn to say " no".
This brings to the fact that you must learn to say" no". Don't be afraid to say no to people's requests even those coming from loved ones. It is better to say no to a difficult request that to make a promise that you cannot fulfill.
4. Stop apologizing carelessly.
Don't apologize except when you are sure that you have committed some wrong doing. Each time you apologize, you transfer some level of guilt to yourself which is not really healthy.
But it is equally good to apologize when you are really wrong or when you couldn't meet up with what is expected of you or your team.
5. Speak up your mind.
Ability to speak up is an excellent virtue. Don't bury your feelings in your mind and continue to burn inside of you. Be brave enough to say your ideas, also speak up when you are mistreated.
You may also gain respect of others when you can speak up in defence of others. But while you are doing this,be careful never to meddle carelessly in other people's matters.
6. Stop talking carelessly.
If a man can control his mouth,he is perfect. Endeavor to be careful with what you say. If you want to earn the respect of others, select your words and learn that people are justified and condemned by what they say.
7. Control your emotions.
Having ability to control your emotions is one virtue that will earn you the admiration of other people and protect you from much danger. Learn how to control emotions of anger, fear , likeness etc.
8. Care for others.
People who care about others are respected. Don't be selfish, mind also the needs of others who are related to you. The more you care for others, the more you earn their respect.
9. Believe in your ideas.
Don't be a push over, nobody loves a doormat .Do not rely on the ideas of other people, but learn how to get the contribution of other people and also believe in your own ideas.
10. Add real value.
Whether you are part of a community, association or group of friends, you will be respected if you can offer something which adds value to others.
