This week I am practising my listening skills. Instead of waiting to interrupt someone and put forward my point of view, I am actually listening! It's not as easy as it sounds, because I have to concentrate on what others are saying. But it's interesting.
Try taking on someone else's point of view - it's almost an act of generosity. Not many of us have dedicated listeners who hang on to our pearls of wisdom!
Giving appropriate responses is also a part of listening. I re-read some of Stephen Covey's work last week. He said his life changed when he realised that between an action and our response to it is an opportunity to decide how we will react.
That's what I'm concentrating on this week.
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