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The Art of Being: 8 Ways to Optimize Your Presence & Essence for Positive Impact

Book by Susan C. Young · 43 quotes · Communication Quotes, Communication Skills, First Impressions

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“Grace is an attitude of generosity toward our fellow humans. We are not easily offended and do not look to judge and label others. With a spirit of graciousness, we are amiable, benevolent, and charitable.”

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“Dignity is a quiet strength which reflects your deep honor and self-respect. It is a gracious pride without narcissistic projection and portrays a calm awareness and generosity of spirit regardless of the environment or circumstances.”

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“Dignity impacts everything in your life. It affects the quality of your internal world for how you see, feel, and think about yourself.”

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“Do you see dignity & grace as a state of emotional and spiritual being or a physical projection of courage and class? Perhaps they describe both.”

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“Likened to “still waters run deep,” a dignified person is able to call upon their wisdom and experience to discern a situation and expertly navigate it with grace.”

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“Dignity is a gracious pride without narcissistic projection. It portrays a calm confidence and awareness regardless of the environment or circumstances.”

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“In spite of the circumstance, a person who abides in dignity and grace will use the lessons learned as ballast for their ship as they sail through stormy waters—taking the wisdom gained from life and using it to anchor their confidence.”

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“Gracious pride is a powerful motivator and an exceptional quality. It drives a person to strive for excellence, keep promises, not give up, be more resilient, maintain optimism, and hold their head high while enduring challenge and change.”

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“A high self-esteem can quickly deteriorate into egotism, arrogance, and an over-confidence that can backfire and turn people off.”

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“Your healthy self-esteem is one of the most significant and powerful drivers in your life. It drives your perceptions, attitudes, opinions, relationships, communications, and your decisions.”

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“I can . . . I can't. How do you speak to yourself? Do you ever feel as though you have an angel on one shoulder and a devil on the other? And they continually argue over your self-worth, competence, and personal value? Which one usually wins the debate?”

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“Being healthy, balanced, and positive is key to making a positive first impression. How you feel about yourself sets the tone for how other people feel about you too.”

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“Healthy self-esteem is a commanding and powerful influence, so isn’t it worth diving in deeper to ensure that you do everything possible to make your sense of self healthy, beneficial, and whole?”

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“While developing a healthy self-esteem is a lifetime learning process, you can take daily steps to enjoy a confident sense of well-being beginning tody.”

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“When you have a healthy self-esteem, qualities such as likeability, confidence, trustworthiness, compassion, sense of humor, empathy, and optimism all serve to make you more interesting and successful. But unfortunately, we sometimes get in our own way . . .”

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“The voice of the inner critic is mean, unforgiving, punishing, and downright hurtful. When you allow it to run roughshod over your happiness and emotional well-being, it can wreak havoc on your peace of mind and leave you feeling anxious, fearful, and depleted.”

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“Demoralizing self-talk leads to a self-destructive mindset, making everything in life more difficult. Not only that, how you feel about yourself oozes out of your pores and makes a bad impression on others.”

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“We all can give in to our inner critic. I don’t know about you, but I would never allow anyone to speak to me the way I speak to myself! I wouldn’t be their friend!”

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“If you wouldn’t want to hang out with someone who was constantly bashing you with a barrage of belittling insults, why would you allow them to live in your head?”

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“Notice what your inner critic is saying, and issue a cease and desist! Regain control. Resist, and refuse to listen.”

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“Focusing your energy on the things you don’t like about yourself is self-sabotage and defeating. When you re-direct all that energy into a more positive direction, you will feel the shift instantly to improve your self-esteem and attitude.”

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“It is hard to earn the respect of others when you do not respect yourself. Others may find it difficult to enjoy your company if you do not enjoy your own.”

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“Popularity does not equal respect. It is not only kids who will do what they think they must to fit in and be popular—adults do it too.”

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“Healthy self-esteem rests upon a strong foundation of core values and an inclination to act and speak in alignment with those values.”

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“Living in integrity with one’s principles that are held in high regard engenders respect—both from others and self.”

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“It is human nature for self-doubt to occasionally creep in and take up residence. It happens to even the most successful people among us.”

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“We all go through times of self-doubt, times when we may question our abilities and hope we can live up to the expectations of others.”

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“What we often forget is that most everyone else has dealt with the same struggles and uncertainties. You get to pick your response when this doubt creeps in. Will you allow it to undermine your confidence, or instead, choose to look at it objectively?”

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“With an objective eye, take an inventory of your successes and enlist the honest feedback of a trusted and respected mentor or peer. Chances are they see you in a better light than you see yourself!”

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“28. “Remind yourself of the many victories you’ve achieved and build healthier self-esteem and perceptions on those.”

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“Be mindful to love and appreciate yourself and become your own champion. This healthy and loving relationship will be felt when people meet you.”

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