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Practicing mindfulness can improve listening skills over time from "summary" of The Wisdom of Listening by Mark Brady
Practicing mindfulness involves being fully present in the moment, paying attention to thoughts, feelings, and sensations without judgment. By cultivating this awareness, individuals can improve their ability to listen actively and empathetically. When we are mindful, we are better able to focus on the speaker without getting distracted by our own thoughts or impulses. This allows us to truly hear and understand what the other person is saying. Over time, as we continue to practice mindfulness, our listening skills can improve significantly. We become more attuned to nonverbal cues, subtle changes in tone, and underlying emotions. This heightened awareness enables us to pick up on nuances in communication that we may have previously overlooked. As a result, our inter...
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