Active Listening 6 (SkillLab)

SESSION FOLLOW UP

Listening to Yourself

Listening to OURSELVES is critical for our well-being. Together, we learned that self-compassion is a vital first step toward that listening.

HOMEWORK

Create a Listening Manifesto

A bold, intentional declaration of the listener you are becoming, what you believe, and how you choose to live well, through curious listening.

Declare
- Create a listening “life compass” that reflects your non-negotiables, your aspiration, and the kind of listener you’re actively becoming.
  - This can be in any format that speaks to you
  - Include the WHY — why is this a priority for you now?
- Add a specific, tangible action plan for the next 12-18 months. How will you prioritize?
Go Deeper
- Take time to also think about listening to yourself.
  - Consider the “three doorways” to self-compassion
- Where and how will you focus?