When it comes to mentoring, being mentally "present" for the mentoring sessions is critical. That's a very simple overview, and if you want to learn more, visit.
Mindfulness is easy to learn, non-invasive, and something people can do almost anywhere. By being present, we can learn to worry less about stuff that hasn't happened yet and to let go of those things we can't change from our past. For example, taking deep breaths and focusing on what you're hearing in that moment, such as voices in the hallway or the whirring of a nearby fan, can help you focus on the now. Mindfulness involves breathing deeply and directing your attention to one of your senses. As you continue to practice mindful listening, you can begin to expand that skill to other personal interactions, and my guess is that you will experience more rich and fulfilling connections.Mindfulness has become a popular buzzword, and for good reason: it promotes stress reduction and the calming of racing thoughts by encouraging us to come back to the present moment. When you are able to suspend judgment and be empathetic others to another’s opinions by acknowledging and validating their views – not necessarily agreeing with them – you are allowing that person to “feel felt” and understood.Īs a goal to yourself and to foster your mindful listening skills, set aside five minutes a day to be present and aware of the sounds going on around you….maybe you hear the clock ticking, or an airplane overhead, or the birds off into the distance. Meditation also helps us to redirect our attention to the present moment when our mind begins to wander or strays to the future or the past during interactions with others. Researchers have found that by meditating 5-10 minutes a day for 8 weeks, we are able to change the neuroplasticity in the brain, allowing us to tap in the part of the brain in which we are able to assess a situation and respond in a more productive way. To be fully present with someone, try putting away your cell phone or computer and focus your attention solely on that person. Our brain is constantly bombarded with distractions, with the biggest culprit being technology. Some way to cultivate Mindful Listening include: Shafir and Charlie Scott, a writer who focuses on the benefits of mindful listening in the workplace, also suggest that mindful listening can potentially have physical and psychological benefits, including a decrease in blood pressure, improvement in overall wellbeing and reduction in anxiety. The potential to pay attention for longer.That moment of pause allows you to respond, not react, to the other person giving you time to consider the effect of your words. Allowing you to pause before you speak.In her 2000 book, “The Zen of Listening”, Rebecca Shafir states that mindful listening– in addition to building connections with others - has a number of additional benefits, including: The goal of mindful listening is to silence your inner thoughts, biases and judgments so you can hear the whole message, allowing the other person to feel understood. Mindful listening is the practice of being fully present and aware in your interactions with others. In these instances, not only do we miss out on information and connections, the person who had asked you a question or requested action feels disrespected and unheard. Many times in these interactions we are already formulating our response or reacting to emotions before the other person has completed their sentence. How often do we have a conversation with others and five minutes later not remember details of that interaction? Or maybe your spouse or coworkers ask you a question or to complete a task and we are so distracted that we forget what was asked of us.
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