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Develop Your Empathy
Want to connect better with others=
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these five exercises daily:
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1.
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lang=3DEN-AU style=3D'font-size:8.0pt'>Observe people. In your lunch break, get out and =
sit
where you can see other people. Coffee shops are perfect. Notice people
around you. Notice their expressions. Try to guess what they’re
feeling. Are they happy? Confused? Sad? Angry? What gives it away? Sharpe=
ning
your powers of observation in this way will help you respond better to ot=
her
people’s emotions.
2.
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lang=3DEN-AU style=3D'font-size:8.0pt'>Listen. When someone’s talking to you, put your
answers or ideas on hold. Stop formulating what you’re going to say=
next,
and just listen to what they’re trying to say. If you do this exerc=
ise
after trying the first one, you’ll be amazed at what information you
pick up.
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3.
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lang=3DEN-AU style=3D'font-size:8.0pt'>Check In. People like know that they’re being hear=
d. It
gets them on side. So, let them know you’re hearing them. Reflect b=
ack
to them the essence of what you’re hearing them say. If you’r=
e on
the mark, they’ll be grateful. If you’re not, it gives you bo=
th a
chance to align.
4.
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lang=3DEN-AU style=3D'font-size:8.0pt'>Be Aware of Your Body Language. You might hear what they’re
saying, but your body might send conflicting messages. If you’re mo=
ving
a lot, you’re probably a distraction. If you’re looking out t=
he
window, how might this come across to them? Be present. Be still. (But
don’t fall asleep).
5.
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You hear the words, but what real=
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connects people is shared emotion. This is empathy at it’s core. It
goes back to the first exercise. Can you hear what they are feeling? Can =
you
associate with it? Can you let them know that you know what it’s li=
ke?
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