How do you develop good listening skills?
Have you ever felt as if someone has been speaking to you, but you haven’t internalized anything that the person has said? If so, you’ve only been hearing someone speak, not listening. Hearing and listening are actually two completely different things. Listening, which allows you to learn, requires conscious effort. Hearing is simply noticing that sounds exist around you. Fortunately, there are easily obtainable skills that will help you become a better listener. Think about the difference between hearing and listening, and when you use each in everyday life. When you actually participate in a conversation, you are most likely listening to the speaker. When you are multi-tasking and someone speaks in the background, you most likely hear the speaker, but are not listening. Consider times in your life when you hear and listen to those around you. Create a habit of focusing the person speaking to you. Keep your mind on the discussion at hand. Do not allow yourself to become distracted, be
