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From: Lynne,
Date: 15 Oct 2007
Time: 20:46:38 -0500
Remote Name: 70.237.227.11
Renee, Thanks for your post. I agree that it is difficult to listen when nervous or unsure of oneself. In answer to your question, no, I have not always been a good listener; it is something that I have consciously worked on over the years, and I still work at it. If I am under stress due to many deadlines at work, for example, I tend to be a poorer listener. So, I'm trying to practice setting aside a few minutes before I have a session to stop what I am doing and to think about the person I'll be seeing soon--just to sort of empty the 'junk' out of my mind and focus on the person. This helps tremendously in preparing me to listen. Listening is an intentional act, and it is a skill that can be learned and improved upon over time. I'm glad that you are beginning to hone your listening skills now--they will serve you so well in your professional life. Best wishes, Lynne