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May 2005: Issue 33
Editor: Tara West
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> Welcome
> Article: 7 Essential Body Language Tips
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> Article: Touching Another’s Heart
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Welcome
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Welcome!
We can never get enough information about body language – after all, it’s
something which is part of our ‘makeup’ and really tells a story to the
person who is summing you up. In the September 2004 issue I included an
article about body language for interviews; however I was impressed with the
punchy article I have included in this month’s newsletter – it will only
take you two minutes and it could
change your whole approach; and ultimately, job offers!
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ARTICLE:
7
Essential Body Language Tips
by: Pete Grand
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The secrets of our body
language have been around forever yet people constantly fail to recognize the
importance of using body language to their advantage. Did you know that people
only pay attention to 7% of what we say? Where does the rest of their attention
go? You guessed it right: our body language. Now let me give my 7 BLT's so that
you can use your body language much more efficiently when interacting with
people.
- Always look at
someone directly in their eyes when they are speaking to you. This may seem
difficult at first but it’s definitely the #1 body language ingredient to
make you successful when interacting with others. Note: Do not ever stare at
someone.
- Always stand up
straight. You never want to slouch. Not only does this make you appear
shorter but it projects an image of someone who has low self-esteem.
- Smile. Smiling
is your most powerful body language signal. Though it is not recommended to
smile constantly (people will be under the impression you are searching for
approval), you should still make an effort to appear happy and optimistic.
- Do not make
repeated, nervous like gestures. When speaking to someone it’s important
to use body movements but never fast and repetitive ones (picture someone
who is nervous while public speaking; this is exactly what you're NOT aiming
for).
- Create your own
personal space. Make sure you let others know you have your own personal
space and do not let them walk all over you. Note: you never want to invade
someone else’s personal space.
- Dedicate all of
your attention to the person you are speaking with. Do not constantly look
around as if you are uncomfortable or not interested.
- Make sure to
emphasize all of these tips when you meet someone new. First impressions
count for a lot. You want to make the best impression you can.
Most
people are unaware of the way they are projecting themselves because in general,
people will detect body language signals subconsciously. Make an effort to apply
all seven of these tips and people will react differently when you are speaking
to them.
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About
The Author
Pete Grand is the author of
the breakthrough ebook: “How To Overcome Shyness: A man’s complete guide on
overcoming shyness”. To download his free ebook "12 Dirty Habits That
Prevent You From Developing Exceptional People Skills" visit http://www.overcome-shyness.com
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“We don’t know who we are until we see what we can do.”
~ Martha Grimes ~
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ARTICLE:
Touching Another’s Heart
By: Tara West © 2000
One
of my suppliers was diagnosed with bowel cancer. As if that wasn't enough, it
was discovered he had a hole in his heart. Something needed to be done,
urgently, or he was going to die. He couldn't get enough oxygen; walking only
five paces left him short of breath. Combined with his treatment for bowel
cancer he was in a bad way.
Shortly
after his operation I sat at the foot of his bed, in awe of the miracle which
had drastically changed his
life. Very emotional he told me how the surgeon discovered it was worse than
they thought - ultimately he required two plastic and one metal valve for his
heart. With tears running down his cheeks he told me that the surgeon had held
his heart in his hands and placed it onto his chest. And, chokingly, he said
again "Held my heart
in his hands". I cried along with him. Truly, a miracle. With a sob, and a
smile, he went on to say that he thought only his wife ever held his heart. We
marvelled at the magnificence of surgeons and their procedures and how,
literally, they hold our hearts - our lives - in their hands.
Later
that day, I reflected on what he had said. And it got me thinking. You know,
we're all "heart doctors" in our own way. Every day we
"touch" someone else's heart through our kind words, our dreams, our
hopes - just for being ourselves! And like a true doctor, your touch may enable
someone to "live" again.
I
heard the following years ago.
A
young boy was walking along a beach strewn with hundreds of starfish. He came
across an old man who was picking up one starfish at a time and tossing it back
into the sea ... but the boy could see that for every one he tossed back in, at
least two more were being washed back onto the shore. Perplexed, he went
up to the old man and said, "Old man! Why are you tossing those starfish
back in? It makes no difference! Look how many come back in!" The old man
turned to the boy. "Son," he said, as he tossed a starfish back into
the sea, "it sure made a difference to that one!"
It's
all about making a difference, isn't it?
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About
The Author
Tara
West is Founding Director of Aussie Résumés. In her spare time Tara
likes to write articles and human interest stories for publication. More
recently, her latest photojournalism assignment was for Farmers Weekly Magazine;
the UK's biggest selling farming magazine distributed all over the UK and parts
of Australia. She is in the process of writing her first novel and has two books
of poetry.
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