Good evening. Today I had a great day, I was so inspired upon reading a psychology book and learn many things in it. One of the best thing I can reflect is that for us human, social interaction is very essential as it helps to cope up with the different adversity in life.

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Observe.Listen.Comfort

Let's remember that not all of us are comfortable with opening our problems and burden to other people, right?

Observe

It's essential that we are vigilant and sensitive enough to the people around us. We don't know that some of our family members, close friends and acquaintances are going through a rough time.

The sad thing is that social isolation can happen for a number of reasons, like the death of a loved ones, retirement, or a disability or illness meaning it becomes harder to leave the house. This is just one of a few cases why it is essential for us to be observant to others especially on their feelings and mode.

We know for a fact that feeling alone can lead to depression, anxiety and negativity, as well as decreased physical health and well-being. After you observed them , make effort on your part to help them. If something is bothering them, you can asked them what's going on sincerely.

Listen

Listening to others is as if you were standing in the other person’s shoes, seeing through his/her eyes and listening through the person's ears. Listening effectively enables you to figure out what the problem is.

Also note that when we listen our own personal viewpoint may be different and we may not necessarily agree with the person, but as you listen, we understand more from the other's perspective and that really matter.

As a person we must be emphatic, accepting and respectful of the person' view, their feelings and beliefs without invalidating or giving up our own position. Remember listen to how something is said. Always encourage them to keep talking as long as they need to.

Comfort

The comfort that I am referring in here might be a form of understanding or advice. Comfort them according to how upset or bother they seem to be.

A little encouragement would do. Listening and understanding them signifies that you're concern with them. Indeed, when we take the time to learn about others, it shows that we care. This empowers and encourages them in their self worth.

When you listen to other's feeling you are also involved in their personal developments and progress. Also seeking , but giving advice and comfort can overcome cognitive biases, self-serving rationales, and other flaws in their logic.

Those are just 3 simple ways but very empowering in a way. Listening is crucial matters in real experiences in a range of setting that can involve big, risky, or emotionally charged decisions in every situations. Listening to other's feeling is a selfless act that could boost and renewed sense of purpose and a reinvigorated social life .