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Always Try to Understand Another's Side - Here's Why

     People are quick to judge without knowing the full story.  You could be the nicest person in the world but chances are you have judged somebody.  It is an easy mistake to make but what is important is the actions taken after doing so.  We need to remember that each individual is going through their own battles.  Of course, we will not always know what another person is going through, but we can at least keep that fact in mind.  We should never act on our assumptions and/or judgments because most of the time we are wrong about the other person.  When this is brought to light, we look like the bad guy for not being sensitive to the other person's situation.  Therefore, it is better to always keep your thoughts to yourself and be kind to everybody you come across.  Even if the person seems rude, uninterested, or angry, think about the reasons why they could be the way they are.
     When we choose to understand rather than judge, we open our eyes to a new way of viewing other people.  We not only think about what is causing them to act a certain way but the history leading up to that point in their lives, analyzing every detail.  We then begin to understand the 'why' of the situation and learn about the person as a whole.  This is important when it comes to leadership and/or management because leaders and managers need to understand their team's reasons for behaving and acting a certain way.  Once understood, leaders can talk to them in a way in which they will listen and respect the leader for going out of there way to figure them out.  The feeling of being misunderstood is terrible.  It is understandable why people get depressed when they feel alone or when nobody cares to try and figure them out.
     As cheesy as it sounds, always treat others as you would want to be treated.  We all want to be understood.  Think about someone you have judged in the past and remember why you judged them.  Try to determine the reasons why the person you judged acted that way.  Understand their side of the story and apologize to them in solitude.  Then, forgive yourself for your judgments and promise to try harder to understand the other person's side.  Do this frequently throughout your life and you will see a change in the way you think.  Not only that, but people will be more attracted to your kind and understanding aura.  We may not always be able to understand, but we can try in hopes of making the other person feel heard, secure, and respected.

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