Prove Yourself a Good Person
Have you ever felt your heart smiling, because of that warm smile from a stranger or that sweet little chat you had with a loved one? Have you ever felt inspired and appreciated by someone and wished that one day, you could make an impact on the world like the influence they had on you?
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Steps
- Be yourself. If you're not comfortable, most people can detect your uneasiness. Don't do things you don't like or feel uncomfortable doing. Don't change yourself to please others. It's your life, your choice. You may be happy in the short term when you are able to please someone, but in the long term it is unlikely to work out. Do things that make you feel good about yourself and give meaning to your life. Keep in mind that nobody has the exact same mind and or experience. That's what makes us unique individuals.
- Be open minded. The effect of making the other person lose self esteem does not always take place immediately. Watch what you say and do. Avoid religious intolerance, racism, sexism, stereotypes, criticism, and hate.
- Smile whenever you can, to everybody. It will make their day.
- Follow your instincts, act from the heart.
- Learn to respect others' perspectives even though they differ from yours. We're all meant to be different.
- Don't criticize others on little things, because everyone makes mistakes and all people are different. As much as some people would like to believe otherwise, nobody is perfect.
- Never talk behind people's backs. This is emotional abuse. Gossiping, starting rumors, carrying on rumors, exaggerating and backstabbing, along with others in its category can make people not like you, but even hate you. It's hurtful and nobody gains anything from it. Don't be one of those people that get a temporary boost by putting others down.
- Love everyone, forgive the ones that have hurt you. This step is easier said than done, but achieving it will lift the weights off of your heart. Untying the knot will give you more time to focus on the people and things that are more important to you.
- Experience for yourself! Keep others' opinions in mind, and be aware when warnings are given to you, but don't be a sheep! Your friends may hate Ricky, but that doesn't mean he's a terrible person. Get to know him yourself.
- Appreciate life, all the ups and downs. It is so much easier to enjoy yourself this way, and people are usually attracted to individuals that are cheerful, because really, most if not all people want to feel that joy.
Tips
- Help others out without longing for a reward. Ask yourself, 'is it not happiness in itself when you allow someone to breathe easier?'
- Follow your instincts, don't do anything you think you might regret.
- Everyday, do something you enjoy.
- You won't 'fit in' with everyone, but try being nice anyway, because after all, what better are you if you are mean to a mean person? It all comes down to how you act. Your attitude determines your altitude:).
- Be there. Don't turn somebody who needs help down. At least give it a try!
- Dream more than what others think is practical.
- Take care of yourself.
- You obviously can't change the past, so change the present and change your mind! Think vivid thoughts!
- Love your family and show them so with every chance you get.
- Be optimistic!
- Every job is a self-portrait of the person who did it.
- Be a good friend and watch out for your pals!
- Treat people with respect, warmth and sincerity. If you cannot do so, avoid them.
- Be gentle with animals and nature.
- Never run for the people who disrespect you.
Warnings
- Try not to lose your temper. Do things that would release your stress; familiar things that you enjoy and long to do.
- Don't beat yourself up for any reason, just like anger, it won't solve anything. Particularly not for something you cannot change. If you cannot change something, move on.
- Don’t try to start anything. Walk away. You may seem a coward to close mindedness, but you’d be a hero to wisdom!
- Don't lie or be dishonest in any way. Avoid it as much as possible.
