Camryn McLain - Essay - Wood County
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Camryn McLain - Essay - Wood County
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Impact on your life
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Has one single person ever had an impact on your life? What were their characteristics? Have you ever made an impact on someone else? Do you want to? I think it would be very cool to have a positive impact on another person life. Let's talk about some tips on how to be a role model. We can discuss the characteristics you should have, the mindset you should keep, and how one word spoken positively can change someone's life.
First, what characteristics should most human beings have? You should always have a kind and loving attitude. Another thing you should do is listen. Listening without judging is a trait that is hard to find. When you point out something else negative when they're already talking about what they did negatively, it tends to make them feel worse. It makes you feel special when you're talking, and they don't interrupt you. Or if you are admitting something and they don't make you feel bad about it. Finally, add some uplifting encouragement. Being encouraging and giving life advice helps better the relationship with the person. It also shows the person that you listened to them by giving feedback.
What mindset should you keep to help be a positive role model? The main thing is to always stay positive. Whenever I started keeping a positive attitude all the people in my life got happier and it helped better my relationships. Think of the glass half full even when things are going terribly. People can kind of sense when someone has a negative mindset. Let's face it, most people don't like to be around someone who always thinks so negatively about everything. Also, a role model should have someone that they talk to as well, because the stress adds up. It will become too much for you. Finally, can one word really change someone's life? My opinion is: yes. There are many studies that back this theory up. Personally, I have been impacted by a short sentence from a person I didn't even know very well. They encouraged me so much and I don't know ifl would be where I am today if it wasn't for them. Just knowing that they cared made an impact. And even if what you say doesn't make a life changing effect on someone, I'm sure it still feels great to hear a nice thing when you're having a rough time. Even if you're having a good day, it still feels great.
All in all, you can really help someone out by just being kind. Even if its just a simple smile in one's direction. Or shooting someone a text asking about their day. Just being someone's friend. Who knows, you could end up changing someone's life by one simple act of kindness. It's worth a shot!
First, what characteristics should most human beings have? You should always have a kind and loving attitude. Another thing you should do is listen. Listening without judging is a trait that is hard to find. When you point out something else negative when they're already talking about what they did negatively, it tends to make them feel worse. It makes you feel special when you're talking, and they don't interrupt you. Or if you are admitting something and they don't make you feel bad about it. Finally, add some uplifting encouragement. Being encouraging and giving life advice helps better the relationship with the person. It also shows the person that you listened to them by giving feedback.
What mindset should you keep to help be a positive role model? The main thing is to always stay positive. Whenever I started keeping a positive attitude all the people in my life got happier and it helped better my relationships. Think of the glass half full even when things are going terribly. People can kind of sense when someone has a negative mindset. Let's face it, most people don't like to be around someone who always thinks so negatively about everything. Also, a role model should have someone that they talk to as well, because the stress adds up. It will become too much for you. Finally, can one word really change someone's life? My opinion is: yes. There are many studies that back this theory up. Personally, I have been impacted by a short sentence from a person I didn't even know very well. They encouraged me so much and I don't know ifl would be where I am today if it wasn't for them. Just knowing that they cared made an impact. And even if what you say doesn't make a life changing effect on someone, I'm sure it still feels great to hear a nice thing when you're having a rough time. Even if you're having a good day, it still feels great.
All in all, you can really help someone out by just being kind. Even if its just a simple smile in one's direction. Or shooting someone a text asking about their day. Just being someone's friend. Who knows, you could end up changing someone's life by one simple act of kindness. It's worth a shot!
Youth(s) First Name and Initial of Last Name
Camryn McLain
Age Division
13
Category
Essay
County
Wood
