I hear you

I hear you! Now what did you say? Try listening next time.

We all want to think that we have good judgement. We like to think that we can make sound decisions based on the information available to us. But the truth is, none of us are perfect and our judgement can often be clouded by our own biases and assumptions. This is why it’s so important to surround ourselves with people who will give us honest feedback, even if it’s not what we want to hear.

We are often surrounded by people who tell us what we want to hear, but that's not always what we need. In order to grow and learn, we need to be around people who will tell us what we need to know - even if it's something that we don't want to hear.

It can be difficult to listen for what's unsaid, but it's worth it. When we listen, we allow others the opportunity to speak their mind openly and honestly. But when we hear someone out, we're not only allowing them this opportunity; we're also indicating that we value their opinion enought or actually pay attention. By doing this, we open ourselves up to new possibilities and different perspectives. We also show the speaker that we care about them enough to listen attentively and thoughtfully. When you're able to truly listen, you can learn so much more than when you're just waiting for your turn speak. You'll also build stronger relationships with the people around you because they'll know that they can trust you enough share anything with you.

So next time someone shares something difficult or uncomfortable with you, try not to react defensively. Instead, thank them for trusting you and then really listen so that you can understand what they're trying say.

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