My listening skills have really improved as I have been going through my courses as a communications major and as I have been going through my mediation training and internship. I was never a “bad listener”, but I would be distracted at times with my own ideas or opinions. I have learned to put that aside and just listen to what people have to say. Once they are finished with what they are saying, I pause for a second and really think over what they said and depending on the person and situation, maybe what they are looking to hear or my own opinion. As my listening skills have improved, yes I could write down most of what a person has told me, but I find that to be distracting. I have learned that if you really are listening there is no reason to write it down, but to be able to say it back to them. That gives them an opportunity to hear what they have just told you and also let them know you are really listening.
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