12/07/2023
One major thing that affects our relationships these days is that we are always on our mobile phones or laptops. We do not have time for our loved ones and this can result in problems. Learning how to really listen is something everyone needs to do. Empathic listening isn’t as hard as it sounds, but it will make a huge difference in your relationships. Try these steps:
• Allow the other person to take over the conversation and pay complete attention to them
• Don’t interrupt, even if you want to make a valid point
• At suitable times, ask questions that are open-ended and are designed to get them to talk and open up more
• Don’t come to conclusions without having heard everything
• Once they’ve finished talking, repeat back the main points of what you heard.
To be more present and improve your relationships, you need to avoid comparing yourself to other people. This brings down your self-esteem and damages your outlook on life.
Social media has made it all too easy to compare ourselves to others, but the reality of their lives is also often an illusion, too. Try and develop a “glass half full” attitude, and be grateful for what is inside the glass.
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