Mindfulness Coaching by Satyam Veronica Chalmers

Author:Satyam Veronica Chalmers
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2017-11-29T12:46:30+00:00

This mindful listening exercise will help you become more aware of how mindful you are as you listen to someone speak and what distracts you. You can do this exercise with a friend, family member, or co-worker.

Allocate 5 minutes each for the exercise. Decide who will be the speaker first and who will be the listener.

The speaker is to speak for 5 minutes without interruption by the listener. It doesn’t matter what the topic is; you can try changing to a few different topics. Just speak about whatever comes to mind. If you run out of things to say, just stop speaking and sit in silence until you feel like talking again. Your turn is over when 5 minutes is up.

While the speaker is speaking, the listener focuses on listening with mindfulness. Notice your inner dialogue as the speaker is talking. Resist the urge to say anything or interrupt. As you’re listening, notice the following:

What emotions are you experiencing?

Do you feel the urge to give advice?

What assumptions are you making about the speaker and the topic?

What are the unspoken qualities in the interaction?

Do you feel the urge to share your story?

What other thoughts are distracting you?

Are you feeling the urge to rescue or make the other person feel better?

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