A Better Life Means Encouraging Others and Being Better - 6 Simple Tips

By Jerry Cantrell

When you want to improve your own self esteem, start with encouraging others. There are ample chances to encourage others in our daily lives. Begin today to look for the opportunities and your life will expand.

When asked what is the best way to improve your self esteem, my answer is, find the good in others and compliment them or encourage them.  One of my favorite quotes is “You don't have to blow out someone’s candle to show that yours is lit.”

In construction, the easiest thing to do is demolition. Tearing out old walls, ceilings, and decorations are necessary when rebuilding a building or home. When you are doing this type of demolition you are not taking anything into account. There is no need to be concerned about damage. Damage in demolition is usually permanent or difficult to repair. The same can be said of interpersonal relations. We can tear down someone with very little thought or care.

Sarcasm is never positive. Negative thinking seems to come easy. As we go to the local library we never find books on how to be more negative. You find just the opposite, 1000's of books on how to be more positive and a positive influence. Simply put, it is easier to be negative than positive. Being Positive takes practice and work. A lifetime of work on being positive will bring all of the best to you!

I remember a mentor of mine, in the beginning of my business career, who always introduced me with praise. He seemed to honor me to others. That particular introduction made me feel good and important.

I want to list a few tips on working with others and building a more positive you and encouraging others.

1. Before speaking to another think in your mind, I like you.  Or better yet, think, I love you.

2. When you are greeting a friend or family member, smile and offer a sincere hello. Tell them how wonderful it is to see them.

3. Say Thank you. I have traveled all over and found a smile, thank you, please and friendliness will get you any where you would like to go.

4. Be confident in yourself and be careful not to judge others. Typically over judging others means you are over judging yourself.

5. What ever you give you will receive. So if you want more respect give more respect, more smiles, smile more, more love, give more love. Etc.. The laws of the universe mean you attract what you want to attract. Learn to attract winners and like minded people.

6. When in a conversation, Learn to Listen and Be Responsive and especially BE INTERESTED.

In conclusion. You have greatness in you, and you only need to apply that greatness. You can achieve a Happy Life Experience and help others to do the same. Most of all Have Fun and DO IT !