We have been talking about improving our Listening skills, as a way to improve our communication.
Today's tip is:
· Resist the urge to form a response in your head – We’ve all done it before. As soon as the person who is talking to us begins speaking we feel we have the gist of what they are saying. So, we stop listening and concentrate on what we will say when they are finished. A telltale sign is that you begin to nod your head as if in agreement even if they are saying something that to them doesn’t deserve a nod
Another sign is if you feel yourself saying "Here we go again"! If you feel like you have heard it all before, you can be sure that you are not listening for anything new, that you might not already know.
If that is the case, take a deep breath, and listen. Come back here tomorrow to find out what to do next...
To Your Family,
Jane Cabrera
The Parent Success Coach
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