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Being empathetic enriches relationships with others. When we understand the feelings of those around us, we can establish a deeper connection with them. Our conversation partner will definitely feel that we accept them for who they are. ❤️
When asking someone how they are, pay close attention to their response – both verbal and non-verbal. Body language and tone of voice often speak louder than words. 🤔
Listen not only with your mind but also with your heart, trust your intuition. Empathy is soul work. 💖
Focus on the conversation, avoid multitasking. Put your phone aside, make eye contact, adopt an open posture (don’t cross your arms). 📱
Try to understand what your conversation partner’s words and feelings mean to them, and allow them to come to their own conclusion without imposing your opinion. 🤝
Don’t shift the focus onto yourself, for example, by telling how you would act in a similar situation. 🚫
Remember that you can take your conversation partner’s opinion seriously and respectfully, even if you disagree with them. 🙏
Cultivate curiosity about people. Try to imagine someone’s past experiences, think about how they came to their current habits and way of life, what they want most. In other words, try to put yourself in their shoes. 🤔
Engage in conversations with strangers, for example, in line at the store. Be curious, try to learn something new. 👥
Train yourself to be less self-absorbed and pay more attention to the immediate surroundings: people, buildings, cars, parks, sounds. Imagine yourself as a detective gathering information.