Become More Accessible by Taking the Time to Rush
Charisma and sympathy are powerful tools , but they help if people feel they can approach you. No one feels comfortable approaching a person who always thinks that they are in a hurry to the next stage of life. If you want to be approachable, relax.
As tips site The Muse points out, rushing may seem like a default to some of us (okay, definitely to me), but that rush can also be off-putting if anyone else wants to talk to you. This leads to missed connections, missed opportunities, and the general feeling that you are not available. This can get in your way if you’re not careful:
Moving fast – from door to your desk, to the bathroom, back to your desk – may be your usual pace, but to others it just looks like you’re in a real rush. When you feel like you are in a rush, most people will not want to interrupt you for fear that you are too busy for them. Lunch at your desk gives the impression that you don’t have too much time. And, if you never linger during your happy hour, your coworkers probably have no first idea of how to get you involved.
An easy way to solve this problem is to slow down. Let people talk to you (or start talking to people yourself!) And have a little chat with them. If you have a break from work, do so. Try not to force yourself to do something different every minute. Slowing down comfortably will make it easier for other people to get comfortable with you.
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