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How to Be Kinder to the People in Your Life
Be reliable, show interest, and support others.
It takes zero effort to be a kind person. Technology makes it easy for us to consume constant negativity, and those news make us forget there are still good people in the world. We can spread more positivity in the world, and that starts by being a nicer person.
Don’t judge people
Bestselling author Gabrielle Bernstein wrote in her book Judgement Detox that the reason we judge people is to feel good about ourselves. Pointing other people’s flaws makes us feel special and better.
We have no right to judge people when we’re also filled with flaws. Respect people’s minds, opinions, and actions, even if you don’t agree with them. Understand everyone has their reasons for what they believe and do.
Be present
In her Creative Live course, Master Your People Skills, behavioral investigator Vanessa Van Edwards taught how to show you’re present. One of her main points was to face whom you’re speaking to with your entire body. This includes your feet, which should point toward the person, and making eye contact.
She also shares that you need to react by nodding, saying things like yes and mhm. Most importantly, keep your phone in…
