Importance of Positive Influences and How to Become One
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Written by: Jonette Dyer
Everyone is a product of the experiences they have in life, and this includes both positive and negative experiences. The actions and words of others have a direct impact on who you are today. If you are a generally positive person, then you likely have had some positive influences in your life. In addition, you are uniquely positioned, with the right help, to be a positive influence on others.
What is a Positive Influence?
A positive influence is the positive impact someone has on another person. This often occurs when the person points out the other’s strengths, virtues, and abilities, highlighting how they benefit all involved. When someone comes across a positive influence, they leave the experience better than they were before.
Why is Positive Influence Important?
Interacting with someone who is a positive influence builds feelings of optimism, positive affirmation, and self-confidence. People want to show the possessive influence that their opinion of them is accurate, so they often work harder in life and employment after these interactions. This can lead to the person performing better, producing more, selling more, and finding solutions more quickly.
What Makes People Look Up to Others?
Have you ever stopped to think about the people you look up to most? While it may be their success that causes them to stand out, at their core, they are probably positive people. When you spend time with them, you feel like a better version of yourself. These are positive influences. You, too, can be a positive influence on those around you as you seek to become more successful.
Steps to Becoming a Positive Influence for Others
If you want to become a positive influence on others, one of the first steps is to consider the positive influences in your life. Evaluate how they have helped you be your best. Explore how they have helped turn your weaknesses into your strengths so you can find success. Then, start modeling those character qualities for yourself. In addition, consider these steps:
1. Cultivate a Positive Attitude
Before you can be a positive influence on others, you need to have a positive attitude toward yourself. Can you transform your mindset to embrace more positivity as you look at your life and career? Sometimes, personal coaching can help with this process.
2. Communicate Effectively
To be a positive influence, you must be able to communicate effectively with the people you interact with. You must be able to show them your confidence in them through clear communication. If you struggle to communicate, your positive feelings will not be seen.
3. Practice Empathy
Empathy is a learned skill that involves relating to the needs and feelings of others. When you have empathy, you clearly understand what others are feeling, and you even feel those things for yourself. Practice empathy in your interactions with others, and you will see how it builds feelings of positivity.
4. Lead by Example
In everything you do, exude positivity. Think positively about yourself, and communicate that feeling with others. Lead through hard work and supportive attitudes toward those around you. Leading in this way will cause others who spend time with you to leave inspired, and you’ll become a positive influence in their lives. If you’re struggling to lead in a positive way, consider leadership coaching help.
5. Encourage Others and Uplift Them
Look for people who need encouragement, and take the time to encourage them. Find ways to uplift the people around you in every interaction. Make it your mission statement that people will leave their interactions with you feeling encouraged and better about themselves, rather than more discouraged.
6. Build Positive Relationships
Strive to build positive relationships in your life so you can be surrounded by positive people. When you surround yourself with positivity, it will rub off on you, and you will start becoming one of those positive people. You will learn from the positive relationships in your life, and you will attract others who, in turn, can help you embrace your own positivity.
7. Show Others Your Appreciation
The words “Thank you” have tremendous power. A leader who simply orders people around is not going to create a positive influence. While the work might get done, the morale of the people will suffer. Instead, show thanks and appreciation for the people in your life who work hard and perform their roles well. Respect the people you work with or who work with you, and show that respect in the way you communicate with them.
8. Continuous Self Improvement
One of the best ways to improve your own outlook, so you can be a positive influence on others, is by continuing to grow and develop yourself. Continuous self-improvement will make you a better version of yourself, and that, in turn, will help you become more of a positive influence on those around you.
As you embark on a journey to becoming more self-aware and overall positive, you will find that your mindset shifts. You start seeing the world in a happier light, and that positive nature will extend to others. If you find it hard to think positively about your career, life, or relationships, then consider
mental health coaching services with a professional life coach.
With personal coaching aligned with your goals, you will be able to improve yourself and start influencing others in a positive way.
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