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Be an Active Listener
Do you want your current relationships to be stronger? One of the simplest and most powerful ways to do that is through active listening. It’s not just about hearing the words someone is saying — instead, you’re truly engaging and showing you care.
Your Action for Today
Practice active listening in your next conversation by following these steps:
Active listening makes people feel more valued and appreciated. For deepening and maintaining connections, it’s a skill we all need to strengthen.
Dive deeper by reading our article on How To Foster Healthy Relationships & Avoid Toxic Ones In The Workplace.
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Do you want your current relationships to be stronger? One of the simplest and most powerful ways to do that is through active listening. It’s not just about hearing the words someone is saying — instead, you’re truly engaging and showing you care.
Your Action for Today
Practice active listening in your next conversation by following these steps:
- Be present: Put away your phone and eliminate distractions. Give the person your full attention.
- Show interest: Nod, make eye contact, and ask follow-up questions to show you’re engaged.
- Don’t interrupt: Allow the other person to finish their thoughts before jumping in with your own response.
- Validate their feelings: Acknowledge their emotions with phrases like, “I understand that must have been hard for you,” or “That sounds exciting!”
Active listening makes people feel more valued and appreciated. For deepening and maintaining connections, it’s a skill we all need to strengthen.
Dive deeper by reading our article on How To Foster Healthy Relationships & Avoid Toxic Ones In The Workplace.
Join us on day 6: A sneak peek - Find a way to show people you appreciate them.
Missed day 4? Catch up here.
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