Daily Practices That Distinguish You from Nearly All Others as Per Specialists
Some people just have that magic touch. They're not necessarily loud or flashy, but their presence leaves you feeling seen and heard. They move with quiet confidence, connect easily, and make every interaction feel just a bit more positive. You can't help but wonder, What's their secret?
Experts say it's not good looks or talent—it's those little everyday habits that often go unnoticed but, when practiced consistently, make all the difference. According to them, these subtle behaviors can set you apart from 98% of the population.
These everyday habits can put you in the 2%:
1. Dish out sincere compliments
When you start a compliment with someone's name—making it genuine and open-ended—you're creating a personal connection and engaging them in the conversation. For example, "Hey, Ava, that's a stunning shirt, where did you find it?"
This small habit creates confidence in the wearer about their style and makes them more eye-catching than most.
- Dr. Ava Cadell, Ph.D., Counselor/Therapist
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2. Stay humble, even when you don't have to
People might think wealth or good looks earn admiration, especially online. But the quality most of us truly admire is humility. It makes them relatable and approachable, suggesting they have their feet firmly on the ground.
- Dr. Gloria Brame, Therapist and Author
RESEARCH SHOWS: Humility has a positive impact on various aspects of life—from social connections and mental well-being to learning and personal growth. By fostering an open, empathetic, and learning mindset, humility can lead to a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
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3. Don't be afraid to fail
Confidence might be the most attractive trait, often masking various shortcomings. But we can't always be confident. A truly intelligent person realizes they don't know everything.
- Erika Jordan, Love Coach/NLP Practitioner
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4. Look for opportunities to help
Enter every situation and conversation with a mindset of, "How can I help?" This simple attitude shift will make every interaction feel more positive and uplifting.
- Amy Bracht, Coach/Consultant
RESEARCH SHOWS: Helping others is associated with increased subjective well-being, life satisfaction, and happiness. The feeling of euphoria and calm experienced after engaging in acts of kindness is connected to the release of endorphins.
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5. Find ways to lighten the mood without taking things lightly
Conversations can get heavy, but the frame usually determines whether it's serious. Sometimes a good joke can help defuse tension and show strength. You become a master of keeping things light and positive.
- Alex Mathers, Coach, Writer, and Illustrator
This life can be measured by the scale of material gain or by the generative influence we have on others.
ADMIRATION IS ALL ABOUT the sparkle in everyone's eyes when you enter the room. They recognize you as the person who can captivate with a few sincere words that make people feel uplifted. When friends or strangers we meet for the first time admire us, it's often because we act with confidence and humility to inspire cooperation and create a more balanced future for all.
WILL CURTIS is our website's expert editor, with over 14 years of experience in editing articles on relationships, spirituality, and human interest topics.
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- Complimenting people sincerely and open-endedly, personalizing your compliments with their names, can create a connection and make every interaction more positive.
- Dr. Ava Cadell, Ph.D., Counselor/Therapist
- Demonstrating humility, even in the face of wealth or good looks, can make individuals relatable, approachable, and admired for their groundedness.
- Dr. Gloria Brame, Therapist and Author
- Admitting and accepting one's limitations, even when confidence might be more attractive, shows intelligence and creates opportunities for learning and personal growth.
- Erika Jordan, Love Coach/NLP Practitioner
- Approaching situations and conversations with a mindset of helping, focusing on how one can assist, can lead to increased happiness and subjective well-being.
- Amy Bracht, Coach/Consultant
- Adding humor to conversations can help defuse tension, demonstrate strength, and lighten the mood while still maintaining a balanced and positive disposition.
- Alex Mathers, Coach, Writer, and Illustrator
