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When you're in a conversation, all you have to do is force yourself to believe that the person you're speaking with could have a viewpoint worth considering.
Tell yourself in your head: Maybe he has a point. Let's hear him out. Good listening automatically follows.
I've seen plenty of well intended articles on this topic... but what's being addressed are the symptoms, not the problem. When you're in a conversation, all you have to do is force yourself to believe that the person you're speaking with could have a viewpoint worth considering. Tell yourself in your head: Maybe he has a point. Let's hear him out. Good listening automatically follows.
Those who have issues listening well are probably less likely to be looking out for advice on how to do so, so what can we do when we find ourselves needing to communicate with them?
I've seen plenty of well intended articles on this topic... but what's being addressed are the symptoms, not the problem. When you're in a conversation, all you have to do is force yourself to believe that the person you're speaking with could have a viewpoint worth considering. Tell yourself in your head: Maybe he has a point. Let's hear him out. Good listening automatically follows.
I'd also say that the other side of this is neglected, namely how to get others to listen better to you. Those who have issues listening well are probably less likely to be looking out for advice on how to do so, so what can we do when we find ourselves needing to communicate with them?
I would read this, but it hurts my eyes. Respectfully consider a higher text/background combination: http://contrastrebellion.com/
I've seen plenty of well intended articles on this topic... but what's being addressed are the symptoms, not the problem. When you're in a conversation, all you have to do is force yourself to believe that the person you're speaking with could have a viewpoint worth considering. Tell yourself in your head: Maybe he has a point. Let's hear him out. Good listening automatically follows.
Earlier quoted context omitted.
I'd also say that the other side of this is neglected, namely how to get others to listen better to you. Those who have issues listening well are probably less likely to be looking out for advice on how to do so, so what can we do when we find ourselves needing to communicate with them?
This is anecdotal and not even carefully collected, but I feel like I tend to listen more attentively when I feel like I am being listened to myself. So being a better listener may automatically do a lot of good at getting people to listen to you.