28 November 2023

To bring out the best in ourselves we need to begin doing so by focusing on helping others. Whether you are doing voluntary work in a team environment, helping gather charitable goods for the local foodbank once a week or creating some sort of sustainable system yourself to aid others – it’s a step in the right direction that in turn brings out the best in oneself.

At present we live in a ‘selfie’ world. With the internet, AI and mobile devices taking front and centre stage, your life can be lived solely through the screen without true human interaction – which isn’t healthy. The ‘selfie’ camera is turned on 24/7 on us worldwide as individuals trying to increase our following rate on Tiktok, Instagram – you name it. Ones judgement on posts that are viewed daily on social media (giving a yes/no/dislike) ranges around the figure of 1500 per day per person which is unhealthy. And the rate of followers that you may have on your profile isn’t always true in terms of who is really following you back as a genuine person in day-to-day life. By realising this, it gives you the knowledge and the chance to break that ‘selfie’ contained world. You begin to learn to reach outside of your self-contained ‘selfie’ world for true human interaction, connection and helping others in need by giving of yourself in some way – even if it is just one day per week.

When you take the time to bring happiness to others, you may find that it is enough to change the world and in turn bring out the best in yourself. Everyone has something that makes them unique and special, something that makes them stand out from the crowd. But not everyone knows what that certain thing is. They may assume that they are not as good as others due to poor self-judgement and their self-esteem is going to falter as well. This in turn prevents a person from taking that next step forward and offering a helping hand to others less fortunate than themselves. Taking that essential step to offer a hand is the very ticket one needs to bring out the best in themselves and step forward by focusing on helping others.

You could be the change that will help others to see the best in themselves, the champion behind them that will never let them fall behind and allow for you yourself to see your own best true self in the process. Some of the ways that you can focus on others and identify those needing help from you that will bring out the best in you too as you do so include the following:

Be Generous in Your Time

To start, you need to be generous. Give others your time and energy. Even more importantly, give them the benefit of the doubt. Believe in them, even when they fail or stumble and struggle to believe in themselves. The hard thing is to see some of the talents that are buried deep inside someone, especially when that person doesn’t even know that talent is there within themselves, or their circumstances haven’t allowed for it.

Be Open-Minded

A person seeking personal change in their life can take a lot of different forms and it can bring someone into unusual situations. Many of the most talented people seeking change that you may meet throughout your life will be completely different than you. For example, maybe you like to have things quiet, and this person likes to be loud and seek adventure. The greatest talent in seeing the best in others even when they are down and out is to get past some of your own biases. Kick your biases to the curb and see what a difference it makes.

Be Clear – Interaction With Others is Needed

When you focus on someone else and want to bring out the best in another person that may be struggling in many ways, your role is to be clear and interact with that person or with those people. If you want to do this, you need to collaborate, foster kindness, and be there for the other person. You don’t have to be the most capable or the smartest or the best person in the room. You just need to be present, clear, and ready to listen and learn along the way. Let the other person know that you value them and would like to be there for them as they learn how to find the best in themselves as well.

Be Persistent – Encouragement is Needed

It is never easy when it is time to help others grow and become their best selves possible when the current circumstances don’t even allow for it. The other person can get discouraged and often distracted or frustrated. They can come to rely on you to do most of the work, rather than taking on the initiative and using some of their existing talents or skills as you persist with them. This is natural because encouraging personal growth and happiness can be difficult, and some people may get discouraged along the way. Your goal is to be persistent with them and not let them give up at all. You can be there to help others, but your job is not to do all the work for them once they have found their own feet. With some good persistence and guidance, you will be able to help them reach their next level of happiness and they will be proud that they put in some of the work themselves.

Be Present – Pay Attention

You need to pay attention and be present to spot the struggles or needs of other people when you are there to help others grow. You need to be able to find some of the smallest clues because most people tend to be proud and will not bare their needs to you or the world in the process. You have to be curious to learn more about that person and then be present enough to show that you care and want to be there for them as well. The greater your ability to pay attention, the more help you can give others which in turn gives others of need a ‘leg up’ in order to get on their way onto a happier, more fulfilled and balanced pathway in life.

By focusing on others and giving a helping hand to aid others in need of help or personal growth, you not only provide the help they require but you also are giving yourself the chance to bring out your best possible self as well. By doing so, you then enable yourself to reach a new level of growth in your life which brings a new level of satisfaction and happiness in return.

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