Ask Better Questions
It sounds easy and hard at the same time. There is usually a set of questions we keep asking, either ourselves or others. These questions shift our focus to specifics. When you pick up questions that others ask, it allows you to broaden that focus, and in turn become better at asking questions.
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Allow Time For Questions
Through questions others can better process what’s happened, and it allows you to clarify and solidify details of the conversation.
If you aren't sure that the other person fully comprehended the conversation, ask clarifying questions to check their understanding.
How to Ask the Right Questions
Keep questions positive and focused.
Ask a question that is on-topic whenever possible. If the topic is negative, do not just suddenly change topics. It will make the speaker uncomfortable. Instead, give an empathetic reply to show support and then ask a question to redirect to somet...
Attention training technique
Some people struggle to shift their attention during a trigger thought. The following 10-minute exercise may be helpful:
- Focus on at least three environmental sounds: traffic, birdsong, building work, etc.
- Practice tuning in to just ...
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