How to Earn Respect of Others
We all want respect in our personal lives and in our professional lives as well. We want to be appreciated for the work we do and to get proper recognition for our contributions. When our colleagues respect us, they take us more seriously and view us as professionals who get things done in the right way while applying professional standards and ethics. If you want to be respected by everyone you come into contact with at home or in the workplace you must learn to do these things listed below consistently. These qualities show who you are and the values you uphold as an individual.
1.
Be Independent and don't always wait for direction from others. You are capable
of
doing things for yourself. It starts with confidence and just one bold
step. Do it and believe in yourself.
2.
Always keep the promises you
make. There is nothing worse in life than
a person who promises to do something and then doesn’t keep their promise. You
become labelled as ‘unreliable’.
3.
Stop apologising. Be proud of who you are as an individual, your specific talents and
skills, and don’t feel inferior to anyone. Yes, do apologise for being late for
a meeting that’s shows respect for yourself and the other person.
4.
Don't
waste other people's time. With our
very busy lifestyles and schedules, no one likes people who complain all the
time. Unless you have something constructive to offer someone try and not waste
people’s valuable time. If you can do this it says a lot about you and the
respect you have for yourself and others and their time.
5. Stop gossiping. People
who enjoy gossiping about others shows a lot more about them than the people
they are gossiping about. Research shows that people who gossip the most have very high
levels of anxiety. They are generally not particularly popular because they
cannot be trusted.
6.
Stop being too nice. People who are too nice can become ‘door mats’, allowing people to
walk all over them and even take advantage of their good nature. Start setting
boundaries for what is and what is not acceptable to you in all your
relationships.
7. Cultivate Humility. Spend time listening to others and show you genuinely care about them, their life and their concerns. Humility is the quality of having a modest or low view of one's importance.
Respect
for others also involves asking more questions and
remain open to new ideas. People really do not like ‘know it alls’. People will
respect you less because they feel you don’t value them, their ideas or input.
It’s best to show people that you are open to learn and are prepared to change
and think differently. In today’s society your ability to ask questions is
truly valued, and this will ensure greater respect from others which we all desire.
Until next time,
Rosie
www.awinningattitude.com
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