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The Importance & Benefits of Listening

     The ability to listen is one which many people would do well to learn.  Listening is a useful tool in life which can lead to increased confidence, long-lasting relationships, and patience.  Those who listen often have an increased understanding of people.  They are also able to resolve problems fairly easily because of their strong observation skills.  The truth is, anyone can learn how to listen better, but the individual has to be willing to do so.  Thankfully, there are many benefits to use as motivation.  Here are some of those benefits.
1. Thinking before Speaking
     Many people are quick to speak for the sake of being heard or pleasing someone.  Often times, this can lead to people spewing misinformation.  This is because there are those who get nervous when someone asks them a question, wants an answer or needs information.  They then feel overloaded and say whatever they believe will make the other person happy.  However, this can end up hurting the individual in the long run.  The incorrect information can end up causing problems, creating a situation the person tried to avoid by answering quickly.
     An important skill set to master is listening to what others are asking of you, analyze what was asked and processing the correct response in your brain.  Some have a difficult time doing so because they are afraid to take their time to answer.  What is important to remember is people would rather have a delayed correct response than an incorrect quick response.  More so, you will gain self-confidence through answering when you are comfortable rather than to please someone else.
2. Valued by Others
     Remaining silent and listening to other people is a great skill to hone.  Those who listen are often depicted as likable by those who speak to them.  The world is filled with people who believe their voices go unnoticed.  This is because there are so many people trying to get their two cents in.  They disregard what their peers are saying in an attempt to be heard.  Everybody wants to be heard, and because of this desire, many people take being unheard to heart, feeling underappreciated or unremarkable.  So, when somebody comes along willing to listen rather than speak over another person, those who want to speak feel valued by the individual.  Those who listen are often the first people a person thinks of when they need to vent about something.  Listeners often get to know people on a personal level as a result.
3. Teaches Patience & Respect
     Listening also helps in teaching patience and respect when having a conversation.  When someone is speaking, people usually do not pay attention and are waiting for their turn to speak.  Either that or the person interrupts the other, making the other person feel unheard.  By listening, you are giving the individual an opportunity to speak without interruption.  Not only that, but while listening, you are paying attention to what the person is saying.  By doing so, you make them feel heard and show you genuinely care about what they are saying.  This is why many people believe those who listen are good to vent to and give great advice.  They analyze what the other person is saying, take time to think of a response and give it.  They rarely jump to conclusions or interrupt people.

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