“Those who bring sunshine into
the lives of others cannot keep it from themselves .”
– J.M. Barrie
(1860-1937)
Author
"A joyful heart
is a good medicine."
- Salomon
The Book Of
Proverbs 17:22 / NASV
Do you know
someone that you just love to be around?
They are the person who always makes you feel happy, strong and
hopeful. I am blessed to have several
people in my life like that and I cherish them as if they were all the wealth
in the world. Now let me ask you this,
are you such a person? Do you brighten a
room when you enter? Do people leave
your presents feeling better about themselves and about life than they did when
you met?
I believe that we are call to be
such people. There is something wonderful
about people who make us feel good. They
can get us to act, not out of guilt or pressure but because we what to please
them. Success-minded people look for
ways to brighten up other people's day, and in the end, theirs is brighter
also. Here are four keys to making
others glad you are you.
1) Smile
Simple isn't it? That is all it takes to start to make others
feel good. Try this, go to the mall or
someplace where there are lots of people and walk around looking at
people. Whenever you make eye contact,
give them a big warm smile. See what
happens. By-the-way, you will also start
to feel better. You cannot be down and
keep a smile on your face at the same time.
2) Be positive
No one wants to be around
someone who is down and negative all the time.
Goodness, that is what the news is for isn't it? Be positive and up lifting. Have a good word to say and always see the
brighter side of things. Businessman, Richard
M. DeVos said, "Few things in the world are more powerful than a positive
push. A smile. A word of optimism and hope. A 'you can do it' when things are
tough."
3) Be encouraging
If anything, a coach should
always be encouraging. The client does
not expect to believe in them self, but they do expect you to believe in
them. Be the number one cheerleader and
supporter of those around you. Don't
just say it, people can tell a phony, believe it. Who knows, you just may be coaching the
person who will change the world.
4) Tell a joke
Now, I understand that there are
time to joke and times to be serious; the problem is many people do not know
when the time to joke is. Have fun! Be fun to be with. The people who make me laugh and treasures to
me. Actor, Brad Garrett said it right
when he said, "You take away all the other luxuries in life, and if you
can make someone smile and laugh, you have given the most special gift:
happiness."
You matter to the world. You are here to make a difference and that
difference is good. Remember the
qualities of a real success-minded person: Be your best. Love God.
Have good manners. Discover the unknown.
Change the world.
John Patrick Hickey is an author, speaker,
and Life Coach. To read more from John Patrick Hickey or to get his books,
training and book him to speak to your church, business or group, visit our
website at http://www.growthcenter.net or www.johnpatrickhickey.com.
© 2014 John
Patrick Hickey
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