Put away your phone (and other distractions)
- If you really want to be an active, empathic listener, you need to put away your devices and be fully present.
- When we multitask, our attention is divided between multiple streams of information — and we’re not great at taking it all in.
- Our distractions aren’t always external. When you find yourself zoning out or daydreaming during a conversation, just recognize that it’s happening and bring yourself back to what’s going on right in front of you.
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