Tips to Get into You’re Okay
Foster Belonging / Build Relationship / Elicit Breakthrough / Drive Engagement / By HybridTeam.co
It’s possible that you may not have someone to encourage you and maintain a positive outlook, especially since others may disappoint you. It’s common to have moments where you may view others in a negative light. By giving others the benefit of the doubt, you can shift your relationship mindset in a positive direction and move towards a state of acceptance.
Alternative, Positive Explanation
Consider the most plausible motives for someone else’s actions. What does that mean? The phrase implies a focus on positivity. The individual appears to exhibit signs of helplessness, nervousness, shyness, and being under pressure, rather than displaying cunning, anger, rudeness, or vindictiveness. Inferring someone’s true intentions from subtle behaviours can lead to potential negative outcomes. Consider adopting a positive mindset by default. If it is challenging to make positive assumptions, it may be best to avoid any interpretation altogether. Observe the individual’s actions and proceed.
Look for the Good
Focusing on people’s flaws can be a simple task. Consider the positive aspects of their character. Individuals possess positive attributes that may contribute to our fondness of them. When engaging in communication with someone, it may be beneficial to intentionally focus on their positive qualities. This can contribute to enhancing your relationship.
Be Patient
A single occurrence does not establish a pattern. It is common to make mistakes, particularly when attempting to make changes. It is common for people to judge others based on their mistakes and use it as evidence of their flaws. It is important to observe a person’s positive behaviours before forming an opinion about their character.
Lower Your Expectations
Are you frequently disappointed by others? It is possible that your expectations are consistently high. It is important to hold people accountable for their actions and not tolerate subpar work or broken promises. The suggestion is that maintaining consistently high standards could potentially harm your relationships. Lower them.
Forgive
When it’s difficult to lower your expectations, it can be helpful to practice quick and easy forgiveness. Focusing on people’s shortcomings can lead to negative emotions and drain your energy. Forgiveness is not the same thing of making excuses for past events. It involves enabling the relationship to progress.
