Mathematicians call this congruency. Let who you are be what other people see. Don't fake it. Be kind but be honest, and you'll like yourself better for it.
Mathematicians call this congruency. Let who you are be what other people see. Don't fake it. Be kind but be honest, and you'll like yourself better for it.
Maybe it's the barista at the local coffee house or the cashier at the grocery store. Perhaps it's even your toddler. Find your "laugh person" and let their enthusiasm for life cheer you up, also.
By looking at people, I mean when you talk to them. Old people, small children, look in their faces and recognize them as important. They need to know they are noticed and valued, too.
Avoid work every now and then. Certainly, you can't do this all the time, but occasionally walk away from something that needs done to take time for yourself. When you come back to it, you'll be refreshed and ready to give your best.
You can get a fresh perspective on your problems by listening to someone else's woes. Don't offer advice. (They probably don't want it, anyway.) Just listen, offer a hug, and go on with your day. You'll help them get it off their chest, and your problems will seem smaller in comparison.