Basically, you are a self centered person. You usually think in the "I" frame of mind, isn't that correct? For example, you will remember that "I did this the other day for her/him". You feel "I am the one in the middle of my world". Please remember that there are other people living in this world.
Try to "give" yourself (I do not mean physically, but in your thoughts and actions) to people around you. There are people around you, am I right? When you focus on the people around you, you will notice that they have done things for you. Pause for a moment and think about this. Then you do not mind doing things for others without thinking about the "payment". Let's be realistic, people do reciprocate.
Remember that little things (thoughtful things and things which are usually taken for granted) can mean a lot to other people, also. Learn to say "thank you" and "please" and "can I help you?" more often.
I am reminded of a situation where I had breakfast at a food stall in the market at 8am the other day. When the middle-aged lady brought my order, I thanked her while paying for the food. She replied, "You do not have to thank me, it is my job to serve you." True, she was right. But I was thinking about her sacrificing some nice sleeping hours to wake up at 6am just to be able to serve me a steaming hot breakfast at 8am
Anyway, when we practice this idea of thinking about others, the goodwill that we spread by simple words and actions will become like golden boomerangs that touches peoples lives. Food for thought isn't it?
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PS. This question was taken from Yahoo! Answers with the answer supplied by myself (with some modification in language). I welcome questions and concerns from readers with regards to dealing with people and personal improvement. Send your questions to me at ww.robert126@gmail.com
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