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What do you do if you struggle to engage in active listening?

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Active listening is an essential skill, particularly when it comes to fostering strong interpersonal relationships and excelling in various aspects of life, including your professional career. If you find that you're struggling to engage in active listening, it's important to recognize that this is a common challenge, but one that you can overcome with practice and dedication. This article will explore practical strategies to help you become an active listener, enhancing your ability to communicate effectively and empathize with others.

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1 Acknowledge Difficulty

Recognizing that you have difficulty with active listening is the first step towards improvement. It's important to admit to yourself that you might be missing key parts of conversations, which can lead to misunderstandings or a perception of disinterest. Understanding your barriers, whether they are internal distractions, external environments, or simply a lack of focus, is crucial. Once you are aware of these challenges, you can begin to address them proactively.

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1. Practice mindfulness and focus on being fully present in conversations. 2. Summarize and repeat back key points to ensure understanding. 3. Avoid interrupting and pay attention to nonverbal cues. 4. Seek feedback from others on your listening skills and work on areas of improvement.

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2 Stay Present

One of the most effective ways to improve your active listening skills is by staying present in the moment. This means setting aside distracting thoughts and focusing intently on the speaker. To practice this, try to clear your mind before entering a conversation and remind yourself to maintain eye contact. If you find your attention wavering, gently guide it back to the speaker. Staying present also involves being mindful of nonverbal cues, such as nodding in agreement or showing empathy through your facial expressions.

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If building a meaningful connection is something you care about then practice listening to understand. This means staying fully present with the person, giving them space and time to express themselves, and ask relevant follow-up questions to better understand their points. A lot of people do the opposite of this, while listening, they're busy preparing their response and trying to one-up the person with their own story. This is the opposite of active listening (meaningful connection).

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3 Minimize Interruptions

Interrupting someone while they are speaking can not only be perceived as rude but also hinders your ability to listen actively. To avoid this, make a conscious effort to let the speaker finish their thoughts before responding. If you have a tendency to interrupt, try counting to three after the person has finished speaking before you begin to talk. This brief pause allows you to process what has been said and formulate a thoughtful response.

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4 Clarify Understanding

When you're unsure if you've understood the speaker correctly, it's vital to seek clarification. This can be done by paraphrasing what they've said and asking if you've got it right. For example, you might say, "So what you're saying is..." followed by a summary of their point. This not only confirms your understanding but also shows the speaker that you are truly engaged and interested in what they have to say.

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5 Practice Patience

Patience is a virtue, especially when it comes to active listening. Conversations can sometimes be long-winded or complex, and it's important to give the speaker time to express their thoughts fully without rushing them. Practicing patience also means not jumping to conclusions or finishing someone else's sentences. Instead, take a breath, listen carefully, and wait for the speaker to complete their point before formulating your response.

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Patience is the key! give time to the speaker to mention all the details and also take your own time to process that information. Furthermore, acknowledge any misunderstanding and seek clarification from the speaker before coming to a conclusion.

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6 Reflect Emotionally

Active listening isn't just about understanding words; it's also about connecting with the emotions behind them. To engage more deeply, try to empathize with the speaker's feelings. Reflect on how they might be feeling and why. This emotional reflection can help you respond more compassionately and build a stronger rapport. Remember, active listening is as much about emotional connection as it is about comprehending information.

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7 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?

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Sakshi Pasricha

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Listening is one the most easiest skill to develop and challenging because it needs training and we live in a world where talking is given a lot of weightage so we dont train ourselves to listen actively. Listening is the by byproduct of being present; being in the moment. So anything that can help us being in the moment; Grounding, mindfulness, breathwork can be used. Additionally, daily self reflection and trauma work can allow one to understand their patterns and triggers, and to be present even in difficult situations.

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Jaspreet(Corporate Trainer, Coach, Public Speaker) Kaur

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Remember active listening is a skill to learn. It takes a good amount of focus to listen and understand what the speaker is saying. Also, its not only about verbal cues but also non-verbal cues we need to take consideration for in active listening.

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1 Acknowledge Difficulty

2 Stay Present

3 Minimize Interruptions

4 Clarify Understanding

5 Practice Patience

6 Reflect Emotionally

7 Here’s what else to consider

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1 Acknowledge Difficulty

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3 Minimize Interruptions

4 Clarify Understanding

5 Practice Patience

6 Reflect Emotionally

7 Here’s what else to consider

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