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RE: Lets work on some Active Listening Skills Before SteemFest
Such beautiful advice, one of the best I have read on the internet, a really beautiful article. Thanks for sharing. I can relate to most of what you have said, especially finishing the sentence before others, and can't wait for them to finish. People said I am a great listener but I can see room for improvement, especially in the above areas I have mentioned. After reading your article I will try and improve as I believe you are so right, we should learn to listen in order so show we care. The problem is thought, sometimes the subject you may be discussing can get so excited you can't wait to add to the conversation, you know those kind of ways?
Thank you so much, will definitely put into practice the points you have made next time I am having a conversation. What I would like to add also is that I believe apart from listening, being yourself is also important, as when you are being yourself you are more relaxed and this will be picked up by the person you are having the conversation with, and they in return will feel relaxed with you and hence the conversation will flow naturally. I also believe there is an energy that flows between people when you are in conesation, and if you are both on the same energy wavelength then again the conversation will just flow naturally, and no matter what mistakes you may make it doesn’t matter to the other person, it’s just adds to the fun of the conversation because at that point you both are like one. I believe this is why your mum is so good at socialising, because she is just being herself.
you write such a thoughtful and excellent comment.
Yes, it's easy to get ahead of ourselves.. and this is ok when with close friends, sometimes. However, especially if we want to leave a good impression, better not talk too much about ourselves until asked. It's not a matter of ending your excitement, sometimes we just need to slow down, and if we slip, that's ok too. Don't stress out!