“Don’t judge a book by its cover.”-- a line that almost everybody hears from other people when meeting someone new. It’s probably a no-brainer that first impressions, while inevitable, can be pretty inaccurate. This is especially true for those people who are masters of putting up a front, in which behind it is a completely different person.
Photo courtesy of Florencia Viadana
But, there is also another famous saying that goes by, “First impression lasts.”. Although it is essential to spend time with someone to get to know them better, it gives everyone an easier time if we let them know about our true personality right off the bat. Nevertheless, for some, it can quite get cumbersome for one to present themselves in front of people, especially in front of a very large, diverse audience.
There’s no need to worry, though, because here are some helpful tips that you can take note when crafting your own, personal branding, that you can bring with you anytime, anywhere!
Tip #1: Ask yourself who you are. Before planning out anything, it is important to take in mind that knowing who you really are will immensely help in pinpointing the ideal image that you should put forward. Though, it is expected that it will take some time to get to know yourself better.
Photo courtest of Craig Hellier
Tip #2: Be genuine in what you want to be known for. What people see from you should not only be part of the show but should be something that you’re genuine in. The perception of other people strongly relies on how consistent you are in uplifting this image. Just like Jelli, we are committed to producing high quality, environment-friendly, clear masks that not only protects people’s health but also serves through its aesthetically-pleasing form.
Photo courtesy of Sophie Lavoie
Tip #3: Identify the type of people you want to network with. There’s a lot of people out there that we interact with every single day, but it is only with effort that we get close to the people with whom we share the same interests and aspirations in life. Maximizing our efforts in socializing with like-minded people allows us to be more consistent in presenting our own branding.
Photo courtesy of Levi Jones
Tip #4: Get feedback. A constructive feedback is always a slay feedback. Don’t hesitate to reach out to people and take some of their insights on how well you are projecting the image you want people to see from you. From the eyes of other people, it is them who will mainly see whether you’re going overboard with what you do or people are barely seeing what you think you are.
Photo courtesy of Vlad Hilitanu
At the end of the day, we have the liberating choice to emulate the type of person we want to become. Regardless of whether people have anything to say to us, it is us who fully know ourselves. But, it is also our responsibility that our personality does not become a weapon to go beyond our boundaries and use it to damage other people’s identity and reputation.