<p>Listening is a life skill. Everyone knows that.</p> <p>We’ve all seen self-help gurus, thought leaders, TED talks, psychologists and the latest news and research share how we should all be listening more than we speak…especially in a society where attention is scarce and distractions are plentiful. Everything seems to be TL;DR.</p> <p>Listening skills are crucial for developing strong relationships. I mean it’s hard to make friends when you don’t know anything about them. If all you can hear is your voice throughout your interactions, you don’t have a friend…you have a sounding board.</p> <p>If you told your partner your deepest darkest secret and they didn’t listen…how would you feel?</p> <p>Or what if you explicitly tell them that you were deathly allergic to shellfish Then they take you to an all-you-can-eat shrimp fest for your birthday…wouldn’t you be inclined to leave them? Or perhaps watching all those true crime documentaries would have you wondering if they might be plotting your murder?</p> <p>Listening skills are crucial for work. For instance, if all a teacher did was preach and lecture, how would they know their students are learning? If you didn’t listen to a client’s specifications and needs, how well would your business be?</p> <p>Do you know what can ruin your day? When the waitress doesn’t listen to your order and adds a prawn chowder to your meal.</p> <p>But the problem is...</p> <p><strong>So Listeners, are you a good listener? Do you ever feel burdened by your superpower?</strong></p> <p><strong>Need help processing emotions and writing down your thoughts? Check out my </strong><a href="https://sumonsleeve.com/books/60-feelings-to-feel-journal" target="_blank" rel="noopener ugc nofollow"><strong>60 Feelings to Feel: A Journal To Identify Your Emotions</strong></a></p>