Empathy:
It’s important to be able to empathize with other people as you journey through life. Having the ability to personally understand another person’s situation can only help you. But there comes a point where enough is enough. You have to make sure as long as you identify with them you are still holding your ground. You must not let people take advantage of you while appealing to your emotions.
“If your emotional abilities aren’t in hand, if you don’t have self-awareness, if you are not able to manage your distressing emotions, if you can’t have empathy and have effective relationships, then no matter how smart you are, you are not going to get very far.”
Multitask:
Having the ability to complete multiple tasks at once can definitely come in handy. In the work force, you are going to be typically managing a couple of projects simultaneously. The downfall of multitasking is that it detracts your focus from one thing to the next. Everything in this day and age is a distraction so it’s important to be able to focus on each project you are working on at that present moment.
Gratitude:
When someone does something for you, it’s important to express your thankfulness to him or her. A simple thank you is sufficient enough. You don’t need to go over the top to thank someone or you will earn yourself a reputation as a brown noser. No one likes a kiss ass — express your thanks and move on.
It’s important to be able to empathize with other people as you journey through life. Having the ability to personally understand another person’s situation can only help you. But there comes a point where enough is enough. You have to make sure as long as you identify with them you are still holding your ground. You must not let people take advantage of you while appealing to your emotions.
“If your emotional abilities aren’t in hand, if you don’t have self-awareness, if you are not able to manage your distressing emotions, if you can’t have empathy and have effective relationships, then no matter how smart you are, you are not going to get very far.”
Multitask:
Having the ability to complete multiple tasks at once can definitely come in handy. In the work force, you are going to be typically managing a couple of projects simultaneously. The downfall of multitasking is that it detracts your focus from one thing to the next. Everything in this day and age is a distraction so it’s important to be able to focus on each project you are working on at that present moment.
Gratitude:
When someone does something for you, it’s important to express your thankfulness to him or her. A simple thank you is sufficient enough. You don’t need to go over the top to thank someone or you will earn yourself a reputation as a brown noser. No one likes a kiss ass — express your thanks and move on.
Resilience:
It’s crucial to have tough skin in life, but not so tough that you cannot understand and appreciate criticism. Not everything you do in life will be done correctly, so it’s important to be open to advice from others. Do not close yourself off completely so that you give off a “too good for you attitude.” No one wants to associate with someone who has an attitude problem.
Extrovert/Introvert:
It’s important to figure out a balance between these two. People are drawn to outgoing people. However, you don’t want to be so extroverted that you are constantly the center of attention, just like you don’t want to be so introverted that your voice is never heard. Whether in business relations or just in a social setting, this balance is essential.
Author: Ashley Fern