How to Be a More Mindful Listener

Listening to people around you in a mindful manner can help you to connect with them 
easier. It also allows people to feel as though you are able to help them with serious 
situations because of how well you listen. Along with all of the other benefits, listening 
mindfully gives you the chance to pick up on subtle hints in a person's tone or speech 
that would otherwise go missed. 


Be Aware of Others' Feelings 

When listening to someone, be aware of their feelings and try to connect with them on a 
deeper level. Allow them to speak and avoid cutting them off at any time they are 
speaking with you. This gives them the chance to get out everything they need to say. 
This comes in handy when you're listening to a spouse, child or other loved one who 
you want to connect with or resolve a problem with. You can tell a lot about a person's 
feelings just by the way that they are talking. 


Choose Words Carefully 

When you speak back to the person, choose your words carefully. By listening to the 
individual in a mindful manner, this also helps you to articulate your words more 
appropriately so that when you do go to speak to them, you know exactly what you are 
going to say. Avoid zoning out when someone is talking because they will get the 
feeling that you are not listening and this can become a problem for the two of you in 
the long run. 


Pay Attention to Details and Tone 

When you listen in a mindful manner, you're going to be aware of the tone of a person's 
voice as well as small details. They are using words for a reason and the specific words 
that they use are going to help you to decipher their specific needs. This is important 
when you are listening to them and want to help them as much as possible. 

When you take a mindful approach to daily life, you will find that it is easier to stay calm 
and relaxed while connecting with the people around you. Just keep in mind that it takes 
practice to be a more mindful person, so the more that you listen to those around you 
and engage with them in a positive manner, the better off everyone is going to be for 
what you're doing.

