Most people who I meet are usually really nice, but there are some people out there that just love being trouble makers. Then there are those who think they know it all and they are better than you. You have those bosses or supervisors that like to show their power of authority and demand you to do things that they never have done before they got that big promotion. And you have those people that just love to aggravate people and start arguments and always have the last word. Then you have those that come into work with an attitude every day and they are either defensive or offensive. Then there are those who you meet that make life miserable for those they live with, work for, or may be your boss. Then you have those that love to pull, drag, and stomp on you and make you feel down and out.
Wouldn’t it be nice if everyone could get along and become a people person? A people person can get along with anyone and find ways to overcome or make a situation better. One way to become a people person is to live by what the bible says in Matthew 7:12. It basically says to treat others like you would like to be treated.
The pressure of work, bills, home life, finances and family is sometimes a hard act to juggle and then you have the need to fit in and be accepted by everyone.
To be accepted as you are, you have to accept others as they are. Treat them like they are important and they will treat you like you are important. Even though you accept them for who they are doesn’t mean you approve of their behavior.
Another way to treat someone is to encourage them, because I know everyone needs and responds to encouragement. Hopefully by encouraging them this goodness will rub off on them and change them.
Be a good listener to those who are talking to you, and really listen, because there is a difference between hearing and listening. When you really listen to what a person is saying you are taking an active part in understanding their viewpoint and feelings. So if you really listen and take interest in what they are saying, hopefully they will return the favor and listen to you.
Be willing to understand them, because feelings of being misunderstood can lead to disappointment, frustration, and resentment. So if you will be willing to understand them, maybe they will be willing to understand you.
Being able to forgive a person after they have offended or hurt you is probably one of the hardest things a person can do. The way I have found to handle this type problem is to not beat around the bush but approach the problem head-on. Because the longer you wait to make things right, the anger and resentment grows like a mountain that puts a permanent divider between you and that person. Be the peacemaker; even though this person was in the wrong, go to them and make peace and gain your friendship and relationship back.
In closing, the best way to be a people person is to be a Christian and be filled with the Holy Spirit. Being a Christian and filled with the Holy Spirit will help you be a people person. The fruits of the Holy Spirit will help you have love, joy, peace, the ability to be longsuffering; kindness, goodness, faithfulness, meekness, and self control. You can find all these attributes of the Holy Spirit in Galatians 5:22. So now that you know the best way to be a people person, why not start today and give your live to Jesus.
