3 . How to Be a Role Model

Being a role model is a big responsibility, especially when you’re on the job. How can you set a great example for your peers without setting impossible expectations for yourself?     1     We’ve outlined some simple qualities and characteristics associated with good role models.

Act confidently.     2     Being confident features knowing your self-worth and your strengths, while arrogance centers on feelings of self-importance. You may take the lead on a project that matches your skillset and politely correct a co-worker when they share incorrect information.

Address your weaknesses. Role models aren’t afraid to expose their weaknesses in a new way. Despite popular belief, they aren’t flawless and perfect at everything they do.     3     You might ask others for advice on how to handle a tough project and say “no” to new commitments if you already have a full schedule.

Respect everyone around you. Respect earns you other people’s trust and admiration. A good role model makes an effort to understand the feelings of their peers, care about their struggles, and treat others the way they’d like to be treated. You could try to wait for your turn to speak and offer a helping hand.     4    

    5    . Role models give their peers plenty of opportunities to improve. Take a moment to acknowledge how hard your teammate has worked and let them know how they can make their next draft or revision even stronger. Keep your tone clear, kind, and direct, so your peer completely understands how to do an even better job in the future. You might say: “I appreciate all the hard work you put into this draft. Would you mind giving it another read-through for small errors and typos?”

7 . Everyone meets troubles and difficulties, and everyone needs to get negative feelings out of their own systems. Do you have a person, a place or even an object that you turn to whenever you need a listener and comfort? Welcome to post your stories below.

Sun Flower When I am thinking about relieving stress, thoughts of my school’s cherry trees instantly fill my mind. It is this place where I take a walk every day after lunch that helps me to reflect on myself and prepare for my afternoon classes. When the tree blooms in the summer, it will symbolize the time that we need to say goodbye to our school and graduate. Enjoying the fresh air and warm sunshine and whispering to the lovely trees about both my progress and challenges are my special ways to find comfort.

Amy When I have troubles in my life and find it difficult to talk to my friends, then I have a tendency to share them with strangers online. One of the reasons is that it seems easier to tap on the screen of the mobile phone than to speak because, in this case, my anxiety is minimized. In addition, I can freely control the chat content and express my emotions without worrying about being interrupted. Most importantly, social media gives me a feeling of security. Often we don’t know who the other person is on social media, so we can speak freely without reservation.

Enkaer I have a friend with whom I can talk about any of my worries — I often call him “Mr Tree Hole”. He has been my good friend since high school. Whenever I complain to him and seek help, he always patiently listens to me and magically calms me down. He is always there to “hear out” my daily small things, so I am more than willing to share many small things with him. He is truly a reliable shoulder for me to cry on.