Self Empowerment by establishing network, building friendship and creating intimacy
Before we start, ask yourself this question, “Are you afraid of starting a conversation with a total stranger or even shiver when you think of it?” If you are, do not worry, you are not the only one in this world. According to researches and survey, it is estimated that around 75% of the world’s population shivers at the thought of engaging in a conversation with a stranger. What is the reason? Shyness is the root of this cause.

How shyness comes about? Shyness is usually cultivated by these 2 contributing factors:

a. Being raised in a conservative environment will implant this root into you and made you timid

b. Association with friends around you that have these characteristic will also be one of the factor. (Remember the Law of attraction: You attract what you are)

Why shyness is a problem? It poses as a problem for those who want to persuade and shyness will hinder this intention by aborting communication. Luckily, there are some techniques to be learnt in combating this limiting element and with constant practice, one can break the ice, build rapport and make new friends.

1. The power of appearance

First, you will need to paint a positive and attractive image to the others. Remember this; the first impression is the most important of all. Next you will need to watch the way you stand, speak, dress, smile and walk, all these factors will determine on how the other party judge you. This applies for any products in the market, if the product has a nice and attractive packaging, it will make a good sales. Under-mentioned are some ways to boost your image building effort.

a. Greet people with smiles in a friendly way, regardless of their attitude to you. Smile at people and they will smile, frown and people will sneer back.

b. Always appear presentable, neat and tidy. Stand straight and indulge in effective eye contact.

c. Be enthusiastic and lively.

d. Put yourself in their shoes, know their feeling and thinking.

2. Things to look out in engaging a conversation

a. Always smile with sincerity as this give a non-verbal indication to the other party that you are willing to communicate.

b. Nod when the other party is talking as this implies that you are listening actively and this will motivate him to speak on.

c. Ensure that effective eye contact is established by the using the nose-eye triangle area.

d. Give a personal touch by giving a warm and firm handshake

e. Leaning forward in a natural and casual way during the conversation indicate interest in the topic he is talking about.

In summary, using these empowering techniques to induce attraction is your first progressive step to the road of success.

Author's Bio: 

“Succeed does not come to you, you have to go to it” Using this philosophy, I decided to create this self help website to push myself to achieve self empowerment and also to motivate all of my friends out there who are reading and staying with me throughout this empowering journey.

More about me…
I am born in the island of Millionaires, guess where? It is Singapore, just a little tiny ret dot in the world but had achieved incredible results in a short 30 years with the highest percentage of millionaires here. Do you want to be a Millionaire? “Of course!” is the reply of most people but how many people can achieve it? You might be telling yourself that all these millionaires are either born with a silver spoon in their month with wealthy parents or just that they are very lucky to be successful. “How lucky they are? How I wish I have what they I have?”

I can tell you here, “You are wrong!” How do you define luck? For me, I will define luck as “LUCK = OPPORTUNITY + ACTION”. So I will always bear this in mind and getting prepared for the opportunity and take massive action when it arises. This will be the mindset of the millionaire.

For me, I might not be a millionaire now, but working progressively towards this goal. “Dream big and take baby steps” is my strategy. My ultimate goal is to achieve personal growth and financial growth. With this strong desire in mind, I am taking action every day to empower myself to change my mindset from a victim to winner one.

Remember this in mind, “You will never FAIL unless you QUIT”.

Do join me in this enriching journey and empower yourself to achieve anything you want in life.