Uploaded July 2022 | Updated September 2026, 36 minutes ago
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Are you a good listener? If your listening skills could be improved, today’s video is for you!
When I grew up, I wasn’t the best listener. As an introvert, I wasn’t the best talker either. But in our busy household, you had to raise your voice at the dinner table, just to say anything.
As I grew older, my communication skills improved. But it took an awkward conversation with an ex-girlfriend to show me that I had to work on my active listening skills.
Since then, I’ve been trying to be more mindful in my conversations and become a better listener. In today's video, I’d like to share a few pointers that might be helpful to you, too.
Enjoy!
TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Introduction
1:17 Slow down
1:28 Don’t scroll on your phone
2:06 Ask questions
2:41 Don’t think about what you’re going to say next
3:51 Set boundaries
– LINKS –
📚 Interesting books to read:
• Stoicism For Beginners: https://a.co/d/hPU8GTX
• Minimalism 101: https://a.co/d/bJkA6Lt
• Declutter Your Life: https://a.co/d/carqttB
DISCLAIMER: Some of the links are affiliate links. If you click and make a purchase, I may earn a commission, at no cost to you.
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Are you a good listener? If your listening skills could be improved, today’s video is for you!
When I grew up, I wasn’t the best listener. As an introvert, I wasn’t the best talker either. But in our busy household, you had to raise your voice at the dinner table, just to say anything.
As I grew older, my communication skills improved. But it took an awkward conversation with an ex-girlfriend to show me that I had to work on my active listening skills.
Since then, I’ve been trying to be more mindful in my conversations and become a better listener. In today's video, I’d like to share a few pointers that might be helpful to you, too.
Enjoy!
TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Introduction
1:17 Slow down
1:28 Don’t scroll on your phone
2:06 Ask questions
2:41 Don’t think about what you’re going to say next
3:51 Set boundaries
– LINKS –
📚 Interesting books to read:
• Stoicism For Beginners: https://a.co/d/hPU8GTX
• Minimalism 101: https://a.co/d/bJkA6Lt
• Declutter Your Life: https://a.co/d/carqttB
DISCLAIMER: Some of the links are affiliate links. If you click and make a purchase, I may earn a commission, at no cost to you.
