PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT

There are some wonderful steps  for developing your personality and in doing so , making this world a happier place to live in. Do contribute your bit, it matters.

Always smile

• Remember other people's birthday
• Have a firm handshake
• Compliment three people everyday
• Look people in the eye
• Say " THANK YOU " a lot
• Say " PLEASE " a lot
•  Sing in the shower
• Be the first to say " Hello " 
• Live within your means
• Always accept an outstretched hand
• Live so that when your children friends of fairness , caring and integrity , they think of you. 
• Demand excellence and be willing to pay it
• be brave. Even if you are not, pretend to be. No one can tell the difference.
• Hug children after you  discipline them
• Don't smoke.
• Don't ever mess with drugs and don't associate with those who do .
• Avoid sarcastic remarks
• Don't let any one ever see you tipsy
• Make it a habit to do nice things for people who will never find out
• Think big thoughts , but relish small pleasures
• Never cheat
• Take a brisk walk everyday
• Smile a lot . It costs nothing and is beyond price
• Learn to listen. Opportunity sometimes knocks very softly.
• Respect everybody's privacy ; Knock before entering their rooms
• Remember people's names
• Keep your watch five minutes fast
• Never deprive  someone of hope; it might be all they have
• Pay your bills on time
• Strive for excellence not perfection
• Avoid negative people
• Be kinder than necessary
• Observe speed limits
• Be insatiably curious
• Don't quit a job until you have lined up another
• Read the document carefully before signing
• Be your  spouse's best friend and be romantic
• Become the positive and enthusiastic person you know 
• Have a good posture. Enter a room with purpose and confidence
• Give your best to your employer
• Commit your self to constant self improvement
• Be a good looser and grace full winner
• Keep your promises
• Have impeccable manners
• Keep good company
• Seek out good in people  
• Show respect for other's time
• Keep expectation high
• Refrain from envy
• Wear polished shoes
• Don't postpone joy
• Write " THANK YOU " notes promptly
• Make new friends but cherish the old ones too
• Donate some blood every year
• Treat every one you meet like you want to be treated
• Learn some clean jokes
• Return all things you borrow and show gratitude
• Be forgiving of your self and others
• Be courteous to everyone
• Judge your success by the degree that you are enjoying peace , health and love
• Don't expect money to bring you happiness
• Leave everything  a little better than you found it
• Be modest.A lot was  accomplished before you were born.
• Buy great books  even if you never read them
• Seek opportunity . Not security
• Admit your mistakes
• Never give up on anybody Miracles happen every day
• Show respect for elders
• Keep your temper  under control
• listen to your elders , friends and children
• Focus on making things better , not bigger
• Improve your performance by improving your attitude
• Take care your reputation-it's your most valuable asset
• be enthusiastic about the success of others
• visit friends and relatives when they are in hospital
• Remain open , flexible and curious
• Be a self starter
• Take charge of your attitude 
• Remember ABC of Success , Ability , Breaks and Courage
• Know when to keep silent and when to speak up 
• Be prepared to lose once in a while 
• be there when people need you 
• own a good dictionary and thesaurus
• Vote
• Count your blessings
• Commit yourself to quality 
• be a leader
• be open to new ideas
• Never compromise your integrity
• Look for opportunity to make people feel important
• Don't be afraid to say , ' I am Sorry '
• Don't be afraid to say , ' i made a mistake ' 
• Laugh a lot. A good sense of humor  cures almost all of life's ills

    “Dream as if you'll live forever, live as if you'll die today.”