Shift from controlling to listening
People likely won’t perceive you the way you hope to get them to because we cannot control how we are perceived. Trying to look good is an un-winnable game, so it is best to use our energy for something we can succeed in.
If we want to feel fulfilled, we can shift from controlling to listening. Not only does listening to folks help us learn and contribute, but listening to ourselves and the wisdom available to us in the present moment helps our bodies know what to say and offer in a way our strategizing minds cannot.
Where might it serve you to stop trying so hard and to start allowing yourself to be present instead?
