Habits Of Genuine People

Habits Of Genuine People Emotional intelligenceis that extra something in all of us thats intangible, but significant research suggests that those of us with higher levelsa personal competence that keeps us aware of and able to manage ur behaviors and tendenciesfare better in the workplace.Perhaps thats why, according to TalentSmart, which tested the EQ of more than a million people, people with high EQs make $29,000 more annually than people with low EQs. In fact, 90 percent of top performers have high EQs, and just a single-point increase in yur EQ adds $1,300 to your salary. Suffice to say, EQ is indeed a powerful tool in our toolboxes.That said, our EQs dont prove beneficial unless those around us believe that were genuine and our emotions are indeed valid. A study from the Foster School of Business at the University of Washington found that people dont accept EQ at face valuewere a culture of skeptics. So how do you carry yourself with authenticity? To follow are eight habits of genuine people.1.Genuine people dont try so hard. A genuine person boasts a certain self-awareness and an ensuing comfort with that. They accept who they are, readily aware that not everyone else will. Theyre not desperate for attention and, in fact, its because theyre grounded that theyre willing to sometimes make unpopular decisions in pursuit of whats right.2.Genuine people keep open minds. To be open-minded with a keen curiosity and a willingness to learn is to be genuine. Someone with an open mind exudes approachability because theyve no preconceived notions of others and they dont tolerate others who pass judgment.3.Genuine people forge their own paths. Their sense of satisfaction doesnt come from following the position quo rather, theyre both inquisitive and explorative by nature.4.Genuine people are happy alone. They live in the moment and arent restricted by friends fears, inabilities or apprehensions, or confined to their itineraries. Theyre well aware that time is of the essence and thus, if they rely on other people, theyll take on their setbacks as their own. If theres something they want to do, theyll do it with or without company.5.Genuine people are generous and respectful. Theyre team players who share knowledge and resources with others, especially those who need them. And, regardless of with whom theyre engaging, they always do so with manners. Theyre confident enough in themselves that they can accept the fact that theyre no better than anyone else.6.Genuine people are not motivated by material things. They value experiences and time over money and things. They dont need the latest tech to be happy rather, they look to surround themselves with friends and family to create memories.7.Genuine people practice what they preach. They arent hypocritical and dont say one thing and then do the otherlargely because theyre highly self aware.8.Genuine people are trustworthy. Theyre honest and stick to their word with regards to both their work and th eir relationships. Theyre individuals of high integrity.--AnnaMarie Houlis is a multimedia journalist and an adventure aficionado with a keen cultural curiosity and an affinity for solo travel. Shes an editor by day and a travel blogger at HerReport.org by night.