Why and how to Listen effectively and communicate in a better way

Listening actively and communicating

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If you are like me and many of us then you may lack the skill of listening actively. I use this technique if you want to try it. In 5 steps you can master it easily.

1. Give full attention to what the other person is saying .When we give full attention ,the person speaking gets respect. We provide a safe place to speak which can improve our relationships with others.
2. Make eye contact. Use non-verbal like nodding of your head.
3. Paraphrasing; repeat the speaker’s message in your own words.
4. Ask questions related to what he or she has just said.
5. Give an empathic response, not practical.When we give empathetic response rather than practical one, we ensures that we value the person .It makes us better listener.

Listening better has great potential to make better relations with others. If you listen better then people like to be with you because everyone wants to be heard today.

One tip on speaking: Pause before speaking. That makes the listener active and eager to what you are saying and gives you a mindful pause of thinking before speaking.

Communication

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