What are you missing?

Did you HEAR that noise?

Hey are you even LISTENING to me , I asked did you HEAR that noise?

Listening and Hearing, are they same?

Absolutely not, but why not ?

Hearing is a physiological process of giving attention sound that are around

Listening invloves internal behaviour that involves mind and body

Listening skills are most underrated skill below are the reason

• It helps us to understand better, when to speak to you already know but you listen you add value to your knowledge bank
• Listening builds trust, and reduce misunderstandings
• It encourages empathy, and improve relationships

Ways to be an Effective Listener

• Eyes are door to your soul, please make sure you maintain an eye contact when you talk
• Avoid interrupting when someone is speaking
• Nod your head give non verbal cues
• Lean a little toward the speaker
• Ask questions, and defer judgement
• Paraphrase what you heard
• Be attentive yet relaxed

And remember listen with Ears of Tolerance