The benefits that come from being perceived as trustworthy are undeniable.
Trustworthy people are more likely to form stronger connections, have successful relationships and get better opportunities.
Here are 5 tips to become a more trustworthy person that will help you gain the trust of those around you.
1. Show your trust in other people
People are often likely to trust someone who has trust them first. We as human beings are naturally inclined to treat others the way they treat us. This goes both ways; you will be kind to those who treat you well and unkind to those who treat you badly. Hence, if you’d like to gain someone’s trust, show them first that you have trust in them. You can do this by sharing a few personal things about yourself, asking them for help with an important task or simply getting some advice from them.
2. Be humble
Confidence is a good trait to have, but it does become a problem when you have too much of it. People who are overconfident tend to set unrealistic expectations for themselves, resulting in them being under-prepared for big endeavors. What you should have is a realistic sense of confidence that shows the people around you your modesty. This way, when you do make a mistake, you won’t lose as much trust. Being humble, even if you have achieved great things, also adds to your charisma and helps make people want to be around you.
3. Practice good body language
Good body language for any situation is essential. It can make you seem more charismatic, friendly and approachable. This is important because people need to like you in order to be able to trust you. You can improve your body language by ensuring you always make eye contact with people, avoid crossing your arms when you speak and by maintaining good and strong posture.
4. Accept your mistakes
Anyone who believes they are always in the right are often not a very pleasant person to be around. When you make a mistake, own up to it. And then take efforts to fix it and prevent it from happening again. People are more willing to trust you if they know that you understand when you are wrong or right.
5. Keep your promises
This might be the most obvious trait a trustworthy person should have. To prove to people that they can trust you, you most definitely need to do what you say. Don’t make empty promises or say that you’ll do something you later decide you don’t have time for. Basically, if you’re going to talk the talk, you’re also going to have to walk the walk.
