When I first started writing blogs I knew I wanted to write to inspire others to go out and become the best version of themselves. A lot of my posts have to do with spirituality and effortlessly transforming yourself, but as I dive more into the self-development world, I noticed I wanted to tackle some topics that will help people such as increasing confidence, the value behind a routine, etc. In my personal opinion self-development and spirituality go hand in hand. The goal behind the two is to be a better person mainly for yourself and others so why not intertwine them both?!
For those reading my blogs who their beliefs are different from another higher power and are not into spirituality that's totally okay, but I hope to inspire you when it comes to the self-development topics I write about. Think of me as your free mentor:) Now without further a due let's jump right in!
Think about how many times you wanted to approach someone but that little voice inside of your head held you back! Imagine if you had spoken with that person where your life might be different today. I know I have missed many chances of talking with people that I haven't seen since due to my fear of either rejection or lack of confidence. But folks in order to get by in this world, we need to communicate! We need to put ourselves out there and network.
I just finished the book Convince Them In 90 Seconds * Or Less by Nicholas Boothman. First thing's first, that is an excellent book if you're in the sales field, any type of business field as well as just in your everyday life. Nicholas gives you a variety of tips on how to get people to feel more comfortable around you, learning how to make a more meaningful connection in all areas of your life, work, and personal. In one segment of the book, he discusses the importance of communication.
I don't want to give it away because I highly recommend you all read it, but in summary, communication is what lands you a lot of opportunities in your life. Networking, getting out there, and just having simple conversations with people can open so many doors for you. Learning how to effectively communicate with people with all sorts of personalities will be your key to success. Be open to any discussions and you never know what might be in store for you!
I am both an introvert and an extrovert but more extroverted as the years pass on by. I wasn't always like this though, I shared in a few of my blogs I was very shy growing up especially around people I did not know. Sometimes I would even keep conversations very short due to my fearfulness of getting judged, as well I didn't want to say the wrong thing. I hated talking on the phone as well, forget it!
My mom always made me order food over the phone in order to combat my fear of tongue-twisting my words due to nervousness and thank you mom because now I would say communication is one of my strongest points as an individual. I put myself out there and every job since I was a teen, I have to converse with people all day every day. But my friends, it was a skill I had to learn and still learning every day.
Maybe communication isn't one of your strongest traits or maybe it is, but the main point is communication is key in your everyday life. Think about many times you talk to people in a day, whether be at work, a hobby, or an activity you are involved in, you are conversing so much you do it unconsciously!
Let me make you think for a second.. when you communicate to people, whether it be someone you're close with or a potential client, how are you delivering your message? With a smile on your face or an angry tone? Is your message clear enough for the other person to understand? We might think our communication is impeccable but remember our energy places a big role in the message that we are delivering to the receiver. Next time you talk with someone, just keep what I said in mind and be aware of your tone, your energy, and your speech.
Communicating will always play an important role in your life. Remember it is the gateway to our successes, opportunities, lasting relationships, and friendships!
"The way we communicate with others and with ourselves ultimately determines the quality of our lives."- Anthony Robbins
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