ADSactly Education: Successes and Failures, What are your interpersonal relationships like?

The success that we live depends to a large extent on the way in which we relate to other people, and in which we must consider the influence of our individual environment. Of course, the basis of such interpersonal relationships is effective communication. Undoubtedly, relationships with others must be considered as a primordial process in the development of all the activities that the human being undertakes. The attitude that should predominate is contact and understanding, an attitude that should be based on the principle of recognizing that human beings have different personalities and should be respected as such.

It is necessary that the individual is in total capacity to interrelate with those around him. For this it is essential that he respects the space of the other person, understanding their defects and virtues. All this process will depend on the degree of maturity and motivation of the individual in maintaining a good relationship with their peers, considering the ups and downs that may occur in certain situations.

"The most important ingredient in the formula of success is knowing how to get along with people."

Interpersonal relationships in the workplace

Conflicts in the workplace can be caused by communication problems. A hostile environment that affects the work, without doubt, can cause problems in the productivity of the individual and, therefore, in the company. There are many reasons that can lead to bad relationships between employees within an organization, for example, the diversity of cultures of those who make up the company, since its various origins can cause misunderstandings in terms of interpretation of a message.

Similarly, the lack of leadership by company leaders can also cause disagreements, since incompetent leadership will generate little trust among subordinates and, therefore, unfavorable communication with employees. Also relevant is the lack of values, expressed in disrespectful, dishonest attitudes and of little tolerance towards the opinions of others, which brings friction among staff affecting the work environment.

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According to a study carried out by the University of San Carlos de Guatemala in 2014, on the incidence of interpersonal relationships at work, this should foster the conditions for a positive relationship among the people who work there; therefore, affection and friendship are essential.

It is necessary that working life should always be harmonious; that trust, companionship, respect and tolerance should be part of everyday life. Along with that convivial environment, a management and leadership in senior positions that devotes time to listen to the concerns of its staff and always ensures healthy and comprehensive interpersonal relationships in the organization. All of this is fundamental to success and will help to avoid or diminish problematic situations or misunderstandings.

Against the above, we have positive behaviors and attitudes, which strengthen interpersonal relationships; among them can be mentioned:

• The dialogue, which constitutes an extraordinary aspect for the cultivation of interpersonal relations.

• Valuing others and oneself, that is, giving value and respect to the qualities of the people around us, which will allow us to cultivate and improve interpersonal relations.

• Healthy mental attitudes, which will make it possible to deal with the various conflicts or difficult situations that arise daily in society and which can affect interpersonal treatment.

Be kind to everyone, sociable with many, intimate with few, friend of one, and enemy of no one."
Benjamin Franklin

All of the above indicates that positive or negative attitudes undeniably affect the process of interpersonal relationships. They will depend on the attitudes in exercise if a pleasant and satisfactory climate can be created and maintained in the work and social environment in general, or simply the opposite. In order to establish favourable interpersonal relations, individuals are required who are capable of controlling their emotions and impulses, who possess values and attitudes of personal affirmation, who accept and respect the way of acting and thinking of other people, who are capable of putting themselves in the place of the other and in the disposition to help and show solidarity in certain situations.

Interpersonal relationships are the basis of our collective existence in the world. They are at stake in all aspects of our lives: work, academic, professional, affective, etc. The proper control and balance of our actions in them will undoubtedly favor the success in what we undertake. Man as a social being should always be in harmony with his environment, and link up and interact with his peers. The triumph or failure will depend on itself, but in much of its coexistence and its actions. Let's review our actions a little, let's make an objective analysis of our relationships in all aspects of our lives. Will we be doing well?