I just heard those words
spoken and they caused me to pause and say to myself—how true. I have believed those words most of my
life because I have discovered through my personal experience that they are
true. Your physical appearance
reveals to the world an image, an impression and a branding of who you are and
how you wish to be identified by others.
Usually we are either drawn towards people or repelled by them because
of the first impressions that we form and those first impressions are usually
based on our appearance. That is
why I believe if you want people to acknowledge you as you believe you deserve
to be acknowledged, you need to sparkle both externally and internally.
Too often, I see people
walking the streets looking like slobs.
That is, their dress is sloppy, their physical appearance is unkempt and
the image that they are portraying to the world is, I really do not care—leave
me alone.
Now, you might not agree with
me, but I have personally discovered that when I dress poorly and am careless
about my physical appearance, my entire persona and physiology reflects the
same message.
Most of us do not realize
that our appearance actually speaks volumes about our taste, our thoughts and
our values. Our physical
appearance allows others to form an impression of who we are immediately but it
doesn’t stop there. After someone
is introduced to you and they begin to form an image of who you are in their
minds, they next begin to look deeper into your philosophy of life and how you
think by the words that you speak.
Of course, the physical appearance is important but no more important
than the way we interact with others—our words and actions can change
everything.
Whether you are seeking to
build a business relationship or a personal relationship, people want to know
what makes you tick and that can only be discovered through your body language,
attitude and behavior or action. If you are looking to trust someone or share
an experience, you certainly want to make sure that person is worthy of your
vote of confidence.
But let us not stop
there. Your communication skills
are vital for the success of a sound relationship. If you are extremely shy or withdrawn, others will soon lose
interest in you. After all, we are attracted to others because we spark an
interest in them and that interest either grows or dies depending upon our
willingness to keep the sparkle alive. Just think about it a moment, most
people want to learn more about those who are making a difference in the
world. Whether you are an athlete,
a newsmaker or a professional political or business executive, you are being
noticed and followed because people want to get to know you. So if you are interested in creating a
sparkle in the world, it might be wise for you to start building upon your
sphere of influence within your community and elsewhere.
If you believe that you have
a voice and have something to contribute to your community, your friends and/or
the world, you will need to brand yourself in the way that you wish others to
see you, respect you and be influenced by you. I believe that each one of us has something special to offer
to the world—whether our world is small and our circle of influence is confined
to our immediate family or whether we wish to extend our reach and affect the
lives of many. The way we project
ourselves makes a difference; I, therefore, suggest that you take the time to
develop your external sparkle together with your internal glitter so that you
attract the people you desire.
Joan Marie Ambrose
Author, Creative Writer, Motivational Speaker
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