1. Be Yourself
It's great to watch other successful speakers, to see what
they do and how they do it. To be a great speaker in your own
right requires you to develop your own style, to speak using
your own voice. Be yourself when you speak and you can't help
but be successful.
2. Be Bold
You might think that it takes boldness just to stand up and
start talking, and it does, but there are plenty of speakers
out there who come across like timid mice. Be bold as a
speaker, confident in your abilities. Practice every day, give
speeches whenever you can. The more you practice, the perfect you become.
3. Be different
Successful speakers aren't like everybody else. There's
something that sets them apart. Makes them stand out. They're
the speakers who do more than just stand in the front of the
room and talk at you.
4. Be funny
Successful speakers know how to be funny, that is: they know
when and where to use humor in their presentations... and they
aren't afraid to do so.
5. Be engaging
Listening to a speech is, for most people, a passive activity.
Successful speakers involve their audiences and converse with
them so that it's a conversation, not a talking-to.
6. Be positive
No matter what the subject, successful speakers are always
positive with their audiences. They help their audiences learn
what to do as opposed to what NOT to do. They focus on the
upside, not the downside.
7. Be challenging.
Lastly, great speakers always challenge their audiences to do
great things. And again, it doesn't matter what the subject. A
successful speaker gives you the know-how and the challenge to
make your life more enjoyable and more rewarding everyday.
Remember, if you don't appreciate what you have, it will depreciate.
Life is all about realizing what you want to be and how to implement it. and you have to start from somewhere. Again, we learn from what we know to the unknown..
Smile for a good first impression
First impressions occur
within the first three seconds of meeting someone. To feel your best
when making your own first impressions, be sure to smile, whether you
feel happy or not.
It's free and it's fast. And research
suggests that smiling may improve your mood, slash stress, boost your
immune system, and lower blood pressure.
Pursue goals with passion
Passion
can be a vital key to success. Research shows that high achievers have a
strong interest in their work and passion for their goals.
To
find where your passions lie, "Think about what you loved as a child,"
suggests Oregon life coach Joy Hatch. "What excites you? Makes time
stand still? Discover what feels like play and you've found your
passion."
Accentuate the positive
Staying positive can keep your body humming. It can slow signs of aging and even help you bounce back after a bout of sickness.
Tips for staying positive: Remember what's working in your life, evaluate what isn't, and keep moving forward.
Get a move on
Want to stay mentally sharp, sleep great, and reduce your risk of depression? Get moving.
Research
shows that about 120 to 150 minutes of aerobic and muscle-strengthening
activity a week can help you control your weight, strengthen your
muscles -- even live longer.
Mind your (Table) manners
Put your best fork forward at meal time. Good table manners show that you're a class act and you think your friends are, too.
Top
table manners to cultivate include maintaining good posture, chewing
with your mouth closed, using your napkin, and excusing yourself from
the table when you get up.
Keep it clean
Are you sick
and tired of being sick and tired? Scrub up! Wash your hands for 20
seconds before you cook or eat, and after you use the restroom.
It's
one of the most important ways to avoid colds and flu all year long. If
you don't have soap and water handy, use an alcohol-based sanitizer.
Smell good
Give
your confidence a boost by smelling your best. Smelling good can make
you feel even better, which makes you more attractive to others.
Wear
clean clothing and shower regularly -- especially after a strenuous
workout. Find a great cologne, shampoo, and deodorant whose scents don't
clash.
Keep your breath minty fresh by caring for your teeth and gums as your dentist recommends.
Dress the part
Looking sharp shows that you're prepared. To dress for success, start with a black, grey, or navy suit.
Add
coordinated socks, a matching tie, and dark, polished shoes. Go easy on
the cologne. Your hair and nails should be neat and clean. Keep jewelry
and other accents low-key.
Be kind and polite
We all need good relationships to be happy. Being kind to those around you shows you value them as people.
It
makes you feel better about yourself, too. Practice being polite.
Develop compassion. You'll impress others and boost your own well-being.
Take time to be timely
Punctuality shows people you're in control and that you respect them -- all before you ever say a word.
Set
yourself up for timely success. Use calendars and schedule reminders.
Prepare for important events and meetings the night before.
Estimate how much time a task will take and plan for bumps in the road, like rush-hour traffic.
Gain from giving
Carving
out time to volunteer can benefit you, both mentally and physically.
People who regularly volunteer report higher levels of happiness,
self-esteem, and purpose -- and lower levels of depression.
Studies also show that people who give of themselves tend to live longer and enjoy stronger relationships.
Take time off
Want
to succeed and actually enjoy your success? Take a break from time to
time. If you think vacation time means wasted time, think again.
Taking
time to recharge not only renews your energy for work, but it can also
help you avoid health problems related to stress and anxiety.
LOL: Laugh out loud
A
loud, hard laugh actually is good medicine, for your heart especially.
Research shows that laughter helps keep your arteries fine tuned, which
keeps heart attacks and heart disease at bay.
Enjoy a funny film or see a comedy show with friends. Add laughter to your daily health routine.
Practice manly moderation
Doing things in moderation shows you're in control. Overdo it and you suffer the consequences.
Eat
right (more fruits and vegetables), drink responsibly (no more than two
alcoholic drinks a day), and get at least 30 minutes of exercise on
most days of the week.
Learn to love the long run
Maybe your perfectly balanced, successful life didn't happen today. It might not happen tomorrow, either.
That's
fine. Success comes when you keep striving for what you want while
appreciating the success you already have. Love the long run.
Remember, first impressions are not always correct. but you will never get the second chance to make the first impressions right...
