First Impressions Quotes
I am a recovering perfectionist, and like all in recovery, I do better some days than others!
Why did I think that the mask was a better portrayal than my authentic self? We can get hidden under layers of illusion, can’t we?
As a young girl, I allowed my self-esteem to be determined by others’ opinions, and I devoted incredible energy tuning into how everyone else felt.
As a lifetime people pleaser, I remember trying to mold myself into the person I thought other people wanted me to be—all for the sake of being liked and accepted. It caused more pain than gain.
Do you really want people to like you for something that you’re not? It takes a lot of energy to pretend to be someone else for the sake of pleasing others.
Integrity is a most valued human quality.
Your integrity is your personal code of honor and has the power to build your reputation or destroy it, establish credibility or crumble it—in one swift move.
Your personal integrity, defined as being honest and having strong moral principles, communicates whether (or not) you can be trusted.
Life’s most amazing moments between people are built on trust, communication, acceptance, and love.
The days of the pushy salesmen and self-serving narcissists are over. That type of behavior quickly alienates and pushes people away because it offends and can’t be trusted.
You could be a very trustworthy person. It doesn't matter! If they just met you, they decide to trust you or not in the 1st 3 - 4 seconds...
Healthy self-esteem rests upon a strong foundation of core values and an inclination to act and speak in alignment with those values.
Take deliberate steps to retrain your brain and turn your inner critic into an enthusiastic, devoted fan.
It is hard to earn the respect of others when you do not respect yourself. Others may find it difficult to enjoy your company if you do not enjoy your own.
Popularity does not equal respect. It is not only kids who will do what they think they must to fit in and be popular—adults do it too.
Become your own best friend—smile and say “I love you” to yourself occasionally.
Living in integrity with one’s principles that are held in high regard engenders respect—both from others and self.
It is human nature for self-doubt to occasionally creep in and take up residence. It happens to even the most successful people among us.
We all go through times of self-doubt, times when we may question our abilities and hope we can live up to the expectations of others.
With an objective eye, take an inventory of your successes and enlist the honest feedback of a trusted and respected mentor or peer. Chances are they see you in a better light than you see yourself!
Be mindful to love and appreciate yourself and become your own champion. This healthy and loving relationship will be felt when people meet you.
Being healthy, balanced, and positive is key to making a positive first impression. How you feel about yourself sets the tone for how other people feel about you too.
A high self-esteem can quickly deteriorate into egotism, arrogance, and an over-confidence that can backfire and turn people off.
Your healthy self-esteem is one of the most significant and powerful drivers in your life. It drives your perceptions, attitudes, opinions, relationships, communications, and your decisions.
When you feel great about you, personal qualities radiate that make you more attractive and compelling to others.
Healthy self-esteem is a commanding and powerful influence, so isn’t it worth diving in deeper to ensure that you do everything possible to make your sense of self healthy, beneficial, and whole?
While developing a healthy self-esteem is a lifetime learning process, you can take daily steps to enjoy a confident sense of well-being beginning tody.
We all can give in to our inner critic. I don’t know about you, but I would never allow anyone to speak to me the way I speak to myself! I wouldn’t be their friend!
If you wouldn’t want to hang out with someone who was constantly bashing you with a barrage of belittling insults, why would you allow them to live in your head?
You can take your power back and silence the criticism and lies NOW!
Notice what your inner critic is saying, and issue a cease and desist! Regain control. Resist, and refuse to listen.
Helping another person will instantly shift your energy. As you go from being self-absorbed to focusing on others, miracles seem to happen. And incredible impressions are made.
Love is not only one of the greatest blessings in your personal life, but when it is extended professionally, the possibilities are endless.
When you graciously accept something from someone else, you are giving to them in return. By accepting their gift, you're allowing them to act upon what is in their heart.
Begin asking how you may be of service and you will soon discover that the true gift is in your giving.
When in doubt, give it out. Regardless of what is happening in your life, there is always someone else worse off that needs your help.
Love is the universal language that transcends countries, borders, barriers, and differences.
Doesn’t it feel great when someone does something nice for you? Especially when you’re not expecting it? The irony is that they are getting as much joy by giving as you are by receiving.
It's simple. You enrich your life when you enrich the lives of others.
For others to be generous it requires that a person accept their generosity for the cycle to be completed.
When you come to life from a heart of service, you may be surprised by the blessings you will receive in return.
If you can establish yourself in the community as a giver, those people with whom you associate yourself will extend your branding far beyond you.
Love can extend far beyond the people whom we know and it makes us a part of something much greater than ourselves.
Passion gives you direction. It serves as an inner compass that links you to action.
When you choose a career that is aligned with your passion, the work becomes irrelevant because anticipation and fulfillment can outweigh everything.
When employees lack passion, it is nearly impossible to deliver excellent customer service. Doesn’t it make you less inclined to want to do business with them as well?
When an employee, a team, or a company is passionate about their products and services, I am more inclined to bring them my business. Aren’t you?
It can't be taught to all, but people who deliver exceptional work, merely by relaying their passion through what they say and do in the workplace, are priceless.
When employees are motivated and love what they do you will see higher productivity, less turnover, healthier communication, increased loyalty, and a happier environment.
Put the right people in the right positions to ensure their personal strengths and talents are being utilized and appreciated.
