Never belittle yourself
Never run yourself down or belittle yourself – some people will take you seriously.
If you belittle yourself there is always a possibility that someone will believe you.
Some people feel the need to downplay their achievements in order to appear modest.
But running yourself down and belittling yourself isn’t modesty. And it’s not humility either.
It’s simply a short cut – a direct route to low self-esteem.
If you run yourself down, not only will people start to believe your rant but you will begin to believe it too. And that is the most harmful part of all because the truth is that your continual self-abasement will act as a self-fulfilling prophecy. Read the rest of this entry »
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It’s interesting how we all think of ourselves as sensitive souls!
Ask someone if she is sensitive and in two seconds she will regale you with proof of her various sensitivities. It never fails.
Confront a muscular worker and ask him if he thinks he is sensitive. Watch him reflect for a moment only to reveal that he was always misunderstood in his youth.
He will probably mention that few people realize just how sensitive he really is beneath that tough exterior.
Don’t get me wrong!
Sensitivity can be a great personal asset – particularly when it comes to interpersonal relationships.
Sensitive people are great. They are receptive to other people’s feelings. They understand and appreciate where other people are coming from and they are careful not to tread on toes. Read the rest of this entry »
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A happy relationship
Real communication in a relationship is about sharing. It’s about sharing your feelings and thoughts with someone you are close to.
It’s about discussing what you think and feel about the things that are important to you.
If you can communicate your feelings and your thoughts and ideas with someone – you are feeding your relationship. You are nurturing it.
It’s the best way for you to sustain and develop your relationship in a meaningful way.
Because effective communication is the lifeline of your relationship.
On the other hand if you keep all your thoughts and emotions to yourself your relationship will soon suffer. Read the rest of this entry »
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Yes, your personality does affect your relationship! Every relationship is built around the dynamics of personality.
And your own relationship is no different. Your personality and the personality of your partner are directly responsible for the quality of your relationship.
It’s easy to see how this happens.
If both partners in a relationship have calm temperaments they are likely to have a calm relationship. Their personalities combined will have shaped their relationship.
On the other hand, if you and your partner are excitable and volatile you will no doubt end up with a rather fiery relationship! So yes, personality dynamics certainly have an important influence on any relationship. Read the rest of this entry »
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