EMPATHY
- Try to understand why someone might be acting difficult. Stress, personal problems, or fear can manifest as challenging behavior. Empathizing doesn't mean agreeing, but it can give you insight into their actions.
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...Humans are inherently social creatures, driven by a need for connection and belonging. Despite our capacity for kindness, we're also prone to conflict, influenced by our emotions, biases, and self-interest...
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Where empathy comes from
Empathy is a process of thinking and emotion.
- We need our reasoning skills to understand another person's thoughts, feelings, reactions, concerns, and motives.
- We need the emotional capacity to care for that...
Where you are coming from
Letting them in on the reason behind your actions and the full background of what is happening will enable them to empathize with your situation.
This lets them get them on-board much easier.
Try To See Things From Their Perspective
Look the other person in the eyes, and be genuinely curious about what they have to say and why they are saying it. Make a point to really want to understand the other person better, and try to see things from their perspective.
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