 Have you been finding it difficult to get people to like you? Do you get flustered or awkward and end up pushing people away? Sometimes it can be difficult to know how to get close to people, whether it's trying to make new friends or find a partner. You may struggle with attracting the right people, so to help you become more likable, here are five habits that attract people the most. Number one, practicing kindness. Do you treat others with warmth and care? It's hard to dislike people who are kind, giving, and who can make those around them feel good. A research published in the evolutionary psychology journal had even found that when women were presented with two groups of men, one group described as altruistic, and the other, without that description, they thought the altruistic group was more attractive and more desirable, particularly for long-term relationships. So do something nice for someone today. You never know who you'll attract. Number two, being a good listener. Do you talk about yourself a lot? It's not without reason. A study from Harvard University found that people like talking about themselves a lot. When they talk about what's on their mind, their brains get filled with dopamine, one of the many feel good hormones. However, while it may make you feel good, it may turn people away. So a good way to attract people is to show them that you're listening and are paying full attention to them and to what they're saying. Be more aware of whether or not you're dominating all your conversations. By being a good listener, you're able to show them that you care about them and that you're ready to give them your time and attention, which is incredibly attractive. Number three, smiling. How often do you smile? A research article from the Cognition and Emotion Scientific Journal explored the link between facial expressions and attraction. Participants were shown two photos of people with varying happiness expressions. And the researchers found that photos of people with a bigger smile were seen as more attractive. So smiling can make you more attractive. It exhibits joy, contentment and happiness, something that everyone is attracted to. So make sure to have a smile on your face when you're around others. Number four, spreading positivity. Did you know that emotions can be spread around? Psychologists call this emotional contagion. You can take this to your advantage by being as positive as you can be so that others can catch on to your positivity and good vibes. This may be hard in moments when you feel low and that's okay. But practicing positive thinking could help. If you try to look for the good things in the world and the people around you and you have a positive and open attitude, others will feel it too. Your positive energy will make them feel good and as a result, they may find themselves feeling more attracted to you. And number five, giving compliments. Last but not least, paying compliments can be a good way to express that you're interested. Research in psychology has stated that the evolution of language may play a role in attracting potential partners and keeping their interest in you going on. And one of the most important verbal communication strategies are through compliments. It has also been shown that people like those who they know like them back. This is known as the reciprocity of liking effect. So when you compliment someone and show your attraction openly, it's more likely that they'll be attracted to you too. But of course, you should be careful not to overdo it with your compliments. Make sure you're not complimenting too much, follow their body language to see if they're feeling uneasy, and try to focus your compliments on personality rather than appearance. What do you think about these habits? Let us know in the comments below. If you found this video helpful, be sure to like and subscribe, and share this video with those who might benefit from it. Don't forget to hit the notification bell icon to get notified whenever Psych2Go posts a new video. The references and studies used in this video are added in the description below. Thanks for watching and see you in our next video.