Once you hear this advice, it's obvious. But it's also obvious that most people (umm, me) don't live their lives this way. Gotta get more happy to see folks. Small addition: greet them by name if you know it.
How do you get started on this? What people are you genuinely happy to see? How do you show it? Can you 'fake it' until you make it? Or as Amy Cuddy says 'fake it until you become it?' Is there self talk that makes it easier to show enthusiasm or harder to?
You definitely don't want it to seem fake or ingenuine, but I do think you can get yourself in the mindset a bit by smiling more (and possibly listening to upbeat music before you greet people).
Once you hear this advice, it's obvious. But it's also obvious that most people (umm, me) don't live their lives this way. Gotta get more happy to see folks. Small addition: greet them by name if you know it.
Hi Steve, What do you think gets in the way of being happy to see people? What people are you already happy to see?
Adding their name is a great addition. Asking how their kids (or pets) are doing by name is even more next level (one that I have not yet reached...).
How do you get started on this? What people are you genuinely happy to see? How do you show it? Can you 'fake it' until you make it? Or as Amy Cuddy says 'fake it until you become it?' Is there self talk that makes it easier to show enthusiasm or harder to?
You definitely don't want it to seem fake or ingenuine, but I do think you can get yourself in the mindset a bit by smiling more (and possibly listening to upbeat music before you greet people).
Music is an excellent way to shape mood. What is your favorite Happy song? I like Happy by Pharrell Williams. The Mister Rodger's theme is good too.
I would love to join the workshop on the 25th, but have a conflict. Will you be recording it?
Drew, You are simply fabulous! I love all of your work. Thank you....la