My Daily Passion

Charisma and personal magnetism are what draw others to you, make people interested in what you have to say, and help you to be a confident leader in all you do. The idea that you must be outgoing, dynamic, and a leader to have charisma is only a myth.

Personal magnetism is what you have inside that draws others to you. That thing that makes people want to be near you or know more about you. That substance that comes from deep inside you that makes your more influential and persuasive.

It does not matter if your goal in life is selling, keeping an audiences attention, talking to patients, or educating your children  personal magnetism with help you get there. 

The following are 10 powerful ways to make yourself more interesting and charismatic:

1. Awareness Of How You Feel: Start being more attentive to your actions and reactions to different situations in your life. Make a mental note of how you feel, your reaction and your body language under different situations. Self awareness is essential before we can control how others feel or perceive us.I

2. Elevate Your Mood:  There is not one of us that has not experienced an elevation in mood when we encounter someone that is happy. A cheerful mood is contagious and a powerful way to make yourself more magnetic. If you want to improve your mood start exercising. Exercise is an excellent way to improve how you feel, optimize your health, and improve your longevity. Exercise stimulates the release of mood enhancing endorphins. Exercise performed outside will also improve your mood from exposure to sunshine. The sun exposure will also stimulate the production of vitamin D, which is important in the prevention of osteoporosis.

3. What Is In It For Them:  Try to make everyone else feel important. Make them feel like they are the most important person in the room. If you want to be more charismatic take the time to listen and get to know someone.

4. Flaunt Your Knowledge:  Some say knowledge is sexy. We all have a special knowledge of something. Let others know what excites you, what motivates you to get up everyday.  Share your ideas and convictions. Show others that you are a leader and have a sense of direction and focus in your life by how you articulate your passions. Make sure you keep fact and opinion separate in order to maintain your credibility.

5. Improve Your Look:  Appear alluring.  Personal hygiene, grooming, and how you dress greatly impact how you feel about yourself and how others will perceive you. Dress the best that your financial resources will allow. Invest in high quality fabrics and tailoring if you have the financial means. You do not have to take out a second mortgage or create a financial strain to look good. Keep things simple and have your clothes tailored, if necessary, to obtain a sharp look.

6. Sincere Empathy:  Simply listening and conveying empathy will boost your personal magnetism. If you want to influence others, sincere empathy is probably the most important trait you can display. If people think that you don’t understand them, you will have a difficult time influencing them.

7. Be A Story Teller:  Everyone loves a good story. If makes events memorable, helps in learning, and makes the story teller interesting. Some people are natural story tellers and will have a new one to share every time you encounter them. Practice telling appropriate stories every chance you get.

8. Make Their Name A Priority:  Everyone loves hearing their own name. Try to avoid using their name in every sentence or your conversations will seem very programmed. Focus on saying their name at the introduction and when you are finished talking to them. 

9. Show Gratitude:  Being appreciative for what you have is a key to happiness and a cheerful disposition, both of which make you more attractive to others.

10. Add A Little Humor: All people like someone who makes them laugh. Some people are naturally funny or witty. Learn your personal style for using humor and use it regularly in appropriate settings.

Practice these ten tips and watch how much more quickly and easily you attract great people, opportunities, and success. The long term benefits will be a happier, healthier and more fulfilling life.

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