When Was the Last Time You Felt Truly Heard?

I think most of us spend a lot of time wanting to be understood. But not nearly as much time learning how to understand others.

One of the things we talk about in the Resilience Reboot is active listening. Not just hearing someone's words, but really paying attention to what they're trying to say. And honestly, I think it's becoming a bit of a lost skill.

These days we're often:

• thinking about our response before they've finished talking

• distracted by our phone

• rushing to solve the problem

• waiting for our turn to speak

But sometimes people don't need advice. Sometimes they just need to feel heard.

I've noticed that some of the strongest relationships in my life aren't built on having all the answers, but they have been built on feeling understood. I guess the same can be said about the relationship we have with ourselves too!

How often do we stop and actually listen to what we're feeling instead of pushing it away?

So here's my question for you... Who is someone in your life who makes you feel genuinely heard? And what do they do differently?

I have a feeling there are some great lessons hiding in the answers... let me know.