Ava Sinclair
We all know those people who have that contagious, positive vibe. They’re the ones who can walk into a room and instantly lift everyone’s spirits.
Ever wonder if you might be one of them?
Surprise! You might be spreading more good vibes than you think.
Here are seven signs that you’re the kind of person who truly uplifts those around you.
Let’s jump in and find out!
1) You’re a beacon of positivity
Picture this.
You walk into a room and, somehow, the atmosphere just seems to change.
There’s an undeniable shift, a lightness that wasn’t there before.
This might sound like a superpower, but it’s not.
This is what happens when you’re an energy giver. You carry a positive aura with you that’s infectious. People feel it. They feed off it.
In fact, your positivity can be such a force that it has the power to turn someone’s bad day around.
Amazingly, Johns Hopkins expert Lisa R. Yanek, M.P.H. found that people with a family history of heart disease who had a positive outlook were one-third less likely to have a heart attack or other heart problems in five to 25 years than those with a negative outlook.
2) You genuinely listen to others
I’ll never forget a conversation I had with my friend, Sarah, a few years ago.
Sarah was going through a tough time.
She’d lost her job and was struggling to cope with the situation.
As she poured her heart out to me, I found myself doing something that, although simple, made a world of difference to her.
I listened.
Not just in the “uh huh, I hear you” kind of way. I mean really listened. I gave her my full attention, made sure she felt heard and understood.
Sarah later told me that our conversation that day had helped her more than I could imagine.
She said it wasn’t the advice I gave but the fact that I truly listened to her that made her feel better.
That’s when it hit me.
Listening – genuine, undivided attention – is an incredibly powerful tool. It can make people feel valued, acknowledged and uplifted.
3) You’re not afraid to show vulnerability
Let me share a little secret.
I used to think that showing vulnerability was a sign of weakness.
I thought that if I let my guard down, if I showed people my fears and insecurities, they’d see me as less capable, less strong.
But then, something changed.
I hit a roadblock in life – a personal crisis that shook me to my core.
And in the midst of this turmoil, I did something I’d never done before. I opened up. I shared my struggles with the people around me.
And you know what? The sky didn’t fall.
Instead, something amazing happened. People started opening up to me too.
They shared their own struggles, their own fears. We connected on a deeper level, and together, we helped each other through our challenging times.
This experience taught me an important lesson: vulnerability isn’t a weakness; it’s a strength.
It allows us to connect with others on a profound level and foster stronger, more meaningful relationships.
4) You celebrate others’ successes
There’s a term out there – “compersion”. It’s not a word you’ll find in the dictionary, but it’s a concept that’s very real.
Compersion is the feeling of joy when someone else experiences happiness or success.
It’s about being genuinely happy for others when they achieve their goals.
And let me tell you, it’s a beautiful thing.
I’ve always been the type to cheer for my friends’ victories, no matter how small.
Whether it’s landing a new job, completing a challenging workout, or even just making it through a tough day – I’m there, cheering them on.
Why? Because their success doesn’t diminish mine.
Their happiness adds to my own. And in celebrating their victories, I’m not just lifting them up; I’m cultivating a positive energy that lifts all of us up.
5) You’re a natural encourager
Did you know the human brain has a negativity bias? It’s true. We’re naturally wired to focus more on the negatives than the positives. It’s a survival mechanism from our caveman days.
But here’s the good news.
This bias isn’t set in stone. We can counteract it. And one of the most effective ways to do this is through encouragement.
A new study shows that when team members are motivated to help others, they perform better and stick around longer in their teams.
As an energy giver, you have this knack for spotting potential in others even when they can’t see it themselves.
You’re the one who tells them “You can do this” when they’re doubting themselves.
You’re the one who says “Keep going” when they’re ready to give up.
You don’t just say these things for the sake of it.
You say them because you genuinely believe in them. Because you see their strengths, their capabilities, their potential.
6) You practice empathy
I remember the day my neighbor, Mrs. Briggs, lost her beloved cat.
She was heartbroken, and I could see the sadness in her eyes every time I passed by her house.
One day, I decided to do something about it. I went over to her house with a batch of homemade cookies and sat with her.
I listened to her talk about her cat, shared stories about my own pets, and simply offered a shoulder to lean on.
It was a small act, but it made a significant difference to Mrs. Briggs.
She thanked me for understanding her pain and for being there when she needed someone.
And that’s the power of empathy.
Empathy is about understanding others’ feelings as if they were your own.
It’s about acknowledging their pain, their joy, their fears, and their hopes.
As an energy giver, you naturally empathize with others. You lend an ear to their problems, share in their happiness, and offer comfort in their sorrow.
7) You give without expecting anything in return
The heart of an energy giver is generous.
You give your time, your support, your positivity, and you do it selflessly.
You don’t help others because you want something in return. You do it because it’s who you are.
This selflessness is what sets you apart. It’s what makes people feel valued and cared for.
It’s what helps them rise above their challenges and strive for their dreams.
Giving without expecting anything in return is not just a sign of being an energy giver; it’s the essence of it.
It’s the reason you lift others up and the reason why your positivity shines so brightly.
So if you’re someone who gives selflessly, take pride in knowing that you are indeed an energy giver who lifts others up.
Your kindness and generosity are making the world a better place, one act of kindness at a time.
The essence of it all
Being an energy giver doesn’t mean forgetting about yourself.
It doesn’t mean constantly sacrificing your own needs and well-being for the sake of others.
After all, you can’t pour from an empty cup.
So take care of yourself. Nurture your own energy.
Fill your own cup so that you can continue to fill others’.
And as you go about spreading your light and lifting others up, remember this: you’re making a difference.
You’re making the world a brighter place, one person at a time.
