Speaking or Listening-Week Five

 When others are speaking, I am usually focusing on what they are saying and what type of advice I can offer them. Most of my friends come to me whenever they need someone to talk to because I actually listen to their problems. However, if I am the one with some sort of a problem, I usually do not focus on what the other person is saying as much as I am my own idea. I do not completely shut the other person out, but I am usually so worked up that rather than fully listening to what the other person is saying, I just want to get my points across.

I have never tried writing down what a person has told me, but I think I would be able to do so. Even if I am mostly focused on my own thoughts, I am still hearing the other person out. I don’t think the issue is that I don’t hear them out; I think I am just too hard headed most of the time to take in what they are saying and change my perspective. So, if someone is seeking advice from me, I am all ears. However, if I am the one involved in a conflict I may be more interested in my own ideas, but I am still listening when others speak.