Aspirations Worth Their Weight In Platinum

"To succeed, planning alone is insuffiicent. One must improve as well." - Isaac Asimov No matter what your goal is in life, be it a professional secretary or the leader of an important association; a creative arts designer, or the owner of a large corporation, as a total person, you must always strive for improvement. For greater career or business enrichment, there are two aspiratoins that are worthy of attaining. One is effetcive communication; the other is a positive self-image. I.

EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION Being able to communicate with others effectively, makes for better human relationships--and builds your self-esteem. Throughout your business and social communications, always be considerate and polite. As often as possible and reasonable, avoid distractions by giving the person you're speaking with your undivided attention. During a conversation, no matter how important a certain point is, there will be times when the other person is not fully attentive. A good way to hold the listener's attention is to keep eye contact. And speak slowly. Don't assmue that others can absorb information as quickly as it is spoken. Some are slow to react, so have a little patience. Always make clear, complete statements.

A good choice of words leads to less confusoin and misunderstanding.

When your listener expresses a frown or looks puzzled, ask whether they have a question, or repeat your point. Before speaking it is wise to identify your listener. When possible always consider tehir age range: teenager, college student, or a senior citizen. Other obvious characteristics may include the hearing or sight impaired preson.
This prevents the mistake of talking down to them or over tehir head. Avoid negative impressions.

For example: try not to make a habit of telilng others your problems. Everyone has problems, some worse than your own. Your opinions are just that - yours only. Don't impose them on others unless you're willing to lsiten to theirs, too. Speak in a positive manner. Put yourslef in the other person's place. If you exaggerate most persons can usually tell, and will doubt your reliability. If you sound insincere, persons won't trust you. And as you talk, remember to speak up, but don't shout.

A voice that's too loud is upsetting and even painful. Speak clearly, but not too soft, or too low - you will lose your listener. Always have your facts together. Remember, the other person's time is valuable, too.
So know when to stop talking When it is your turn to listen, be alert to what is benig said.
Give the speaker time to finish a sattement. And if you show enthusiasm and interest, you can be certian your speaker will not only be impressed, but will remember you favorably.

Do try to listen for the speaker's feeling behind the message. Remember, effective communciation is a two-way game. Play according to the rules of courtesy, clarity, and credibiilty and you'll always be a winner. II. A POSITIVE SELF-IMAGE The mental picture you carry, the way you think, and the way you feel about yourself is your self-image. Creating and maintaining a poistive self-image serves a useful purpose.

Each of us at one time or anotehr dreams of being successful in our chosen field or business. Yet, there are many others who aren't too sure of their goals or even too sure of themselves. Have you already made your career choice?

Is it the best choice for you?

Do you have an active plan for reaching your career or business goals?

Questions like thsee are meant to challenge your thinking, lend inspiration, and direct your personal or business growth.

After being in the hard, cold, and sometimes lonely business world for any length of time - be it a year, or a decade - every at that moment and then each of us could use a bit of real positive inspiration and - aspiration. It may help to periodically review or identify your needs, skills, and goals.

And as soon as you condition your mind to develop positive, mental and spiritual energy, you won't have any trouble creatnig good feelings about yourself or your life's goal or purpose.
With positive, mental and spriitual energy, you'll have a strong cushion of faith to fall back on when life hands you a challenge. Being able to look inward for the strength and energy necessary in stressful situations is vital for positive thinking, feeling and acting.

Building a positive self-image that will help you handle the many hassles in both your business and personal life may include these essential qualities: .

Learn to accept your faults, imperfections, and mitsakes by constantly focusing on your good points. .

Eilminate worry, fear, and negative thinking. . Turn impossibilities into realities by visualiznig what you want to happen, then acting to make it come true - or, see yourself already there and your goal already accomplished. . Keep thinking: "You can get whatveer it is you want, if you believe that you can." . Improve your physical, mental, and emotional strengths by not dwelling on your weaknesses. .
Give you subcosncious mind positive goals and successful images to work with. . Try not to hold resentments twoard anyone or anything. .

Learn to see the other person's view. . Get to know yourself and maximize your strengths, remember your successes and the times you have done well.

. Remember to thank God for all that you have and all that's to come. Do you know everything there is to know about your business or special field of interest?