Start at Active Listening tips for improved...Tip 1 Minimize external distractions

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  1. 3. _____________ listening is a strategy designed to foster better understanding and encourage the speaker to continue sharing through paraphrasing or summarizing.
  2. 4. ___________ is your ability to see things from another’s perspective and tune into their emotions.
  3. 5. Manage stress to stay attentive by scheduling daily relaxation techniques, writing down the stressors in life, and acknowledge the _____________
  4. 7. __________ is the ability to be present and maintain a nonjudgmental attitude about what you’re experiencing.
  5. 8. Remove the obvious environmental distractions-turn off the television and put the _______ away.
  6. 13. When someone communicates an experience or idea, you might instinctively want to follow up with a similar one. You might have the urge to shift the conversation and talk about your recent trip as well. It’s an attempt to relate to the speaker and find common ground. But in doing so, you might ___________ be stealing the spotlight and missing an opportunity to show curiosity.
  7. 15. Body language can account for more than half of the emotional content of a person’s message. So, a major part of listening involves paying attention to _______ cues.
  8. 16. ____________ intelligence is your ability to notice, understand, and manage your emotions.
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  1. 1. Anything you do to ease the burden of responsibilities weight on an "Acts of ____" person will speak volumes.
  2. 2. If this is your love language, unsolicited compliments mean the world to you. Insults can leave you shattered and are not easily forgotten. You thrive on hearing kind and encouraging words that build you up. This love language is words of ________.
  3. 4. No matter how interested you are in what the other person has to say, _________ factors can disrupt the conversation. Here are some tips on dealing with those common hurdles.
  4. 6. Active listening can strengthen your _________ with those around you.
  5. 9. ________ touch is hugs, pats on the back and thoughtful touches on the arm--they can all be ways to show care and love for a person.
  6. 10. Emotional intelligence helps with active listening by helping you notice and addressing your _____ intense emotions. EQ allows you to regulate emotions so you can stay engaged or ask for space.
  7. 11. This love language wants your time. Whether it’s spending uninterrupted time talking or doing activities together, you deepen your connection with others through sharing time. _______ time is this love language.
  8. 12. Psychologists have concluded that the need to feel loved is a __________ human emotional need.
  9. 14. A person conveys much of their attitude and feelings through their vocal _____, often without even realizing it.