Larson Institute of Self-Mastery Rotating Header Image

Smile

How to Build a Strong Personality

Mar 14th, 2011
by Guest.
No comments yet

PersonalityGuest author Niki Alex

Is it difficult for you to stand out in a crowd? Are people paying attention to you when you’re expressing your opinion at work or with your friends? You probably have been wondered why some people get more attention than others. It might be because of social status. It could be because of looks. It may be just a matter of how much money you have.

I honestly believe that none of this matters as much as having a strong personality. Don’t get me wrong, people do get a lot of attention if they look totally beautiful, have tons of money and come from a powerful family. But there are many examples of people who have had all of these assets and lived a miserable life. So, what is the factor that can transform a miserable person into a happy balanced one?

The answer is personality.

Personality is the foundation of success and happiness. It is the element some people have which can make them stand out in a crowd no matter if they have a dollar in their pocket or not. I’m sure you are asking yourself if it is possible for you to obtain this element and turn your life around. (more…)

Developing a Strong Personality – Top Personality Boosting Tips!

Jan 20th, 2011
by Guest.
No comments yet

PersonalityGuest author Ricky D.

You might have heard about people not being accepted for a job or an aspiring actor not being approved to play a critical role because of lack of personality. Personality is one of the largest attributes that some people become deficient of that’s why their personal and professional spheres are negatively impacted. The good news is that there are strategies you can employ in developing a strong personality.

Lack of personality means not believing in your abilities and yourself, thus you become afraid of facing new challenges or you become disheartened to perform your best when you start noticing that people are looking at you.

The problem of not having a strong personality is that it affects your whole character unconstructively. Instead of thinking that pain is unavoidable in this life, you should begin to recognize that pain is optional. It’s your choice of actions, words, and how you carry yourself around people that let them determine how strong your personality is. (more…)

Marketing Yourself, Part 3 – Improve Your Packaging

Oct 22nd, 2010
by Gary N. Larson.
No comments yet

Improve your packaging

(Note: This is Part 3 of a four part series on Marketing Yourself)

What is your packaging saying about you?

There are many ways products are marketed. One way is by their packaging. As you walk up and down the aisles of any store you will be confronted with every type of retail packaging, fighting for your attention. Retail packaging is meant to do several things. Its first job is to get your attention, almost saying, “Hey, look at me!” Second, packaging communicates a message about what’s inside the box or package. Third, by its style and design it sends a message about the quality of the product inside.

Like retail product packaging, you too are communicating to those around you by your packaging, so to speak. The way you look can say a lot about you. People size you up in seconds and make decisions about you before you ever open your mouth.

Some say, “People shouldn’t judge me by how I look. They should judge me for who I am.” That’s nice to say and probably right but it’s not reality. People do judge you by how you look. We do judge books by their cover. We wouldn’t even look in a book, let alone buy one, if we weren’t impressed with the cover. 

Here are 5 simple tips to help improve your personal packaging:

1. Dress nice

Okay, that sounds obvious, but look around you and see what people are wearing these days. You may have seen the Walmart People videos on YouTube. Make sure you’re not one of them! We all can do better. It doesn’t take a lot of money to dress nice in my opinion. Maybe some people can tell the difference between a $120 shirt and a $20 shirt but most can’t. A nice dress shirt that’s in good condition and pressed or a nice dress that fits well and looks good on you will make a big difference. It’s really not so much the price of the clothes but the choice of the styles and how they fit. If your clothes don’t fit, are old, worn out or out of style then it’s high-time you invested in some updated “personal packaging.”  (more…)

The Magic of a Smile

Sep 22nd, 2010
by Gary N. Larson.
3 comments

The magic of a smile
Photo by Arvind.

You have with you at all times a tool that takes very little effort to use and yet has a magical effect on the people around you. It is your smile.

Who would you rather deal with?

Think for a moment about the people you deal with on a daily basis such as your family, your co-workers or your friends. Which are the ones you enjoy being with the most? Isn’t it generally those people who approach you with a smile on their face, who are cheerful and seem to be in a good mood?

Now think for a moment about those people with whom you must deal with who rarely smile. I’m talking about those people who always seem to have a scowl on their face. It’s not a pleasant experience to be with them, is it? Their mood rubs off on you. By nature you tend to resist these kinds of people. We don’t want to be around them. (more…)

6 Tips to Develop Self-Confidence with Others

Sep 2nd, 2010
by Gary N. Larson.
1 comment

Self-Condidence

Are you the kind of person who struggles in social settings? Are you shy and tend to stand in the background? Do you run from social situations because they are scary and uncomfortable for you?

You may have seen other people that seem to project self-confidence. They appear to have no problem in any social situation. They make friends easily and seem to be able to connect with others. How do they do it?

Today I’m going to share 6 ways to help you develop confidence with others. If you follow these six simple tips you will begin to feel more confident with yourself and more comfortable in social settings. There is no magic here, just six simple tips. Here they are:

Tip Number 1: Be a Front-Row-Seater

When you attend any function such as a meeting, seminar, or class where there is a large group of people, what is the first row of seats that fill up? The back row! It seems like most everyone wants to be in the back, out of the way, unobtrusive, and unnoticed. They want to just slide into the back unobserved. You need to change that attitude. You need to be a front-row-seater.

Let’s face it; outgoing, confident people don’t sit on the back row. You will find those people sitting on the front row and that’s where you should be also. It’s a signal of your willingness to jump in and be a part of the situation. Sitting on the front row may be uncomfortable at first but it puts you right up there with the important people. Another benefit is (more…)

Page 1 of 11