Stop Fake Listening—Start Truly Connecting!

Ever catch yourself nodding along but not really listening? 🙈 Yeah, me too! Turns out, that's called pseudolistening—and it can seriously mess with our relationships. 😅 Here’s what I’ve learned about it: • Pseudolistening = pretending to listen while your mind’s elsewhere. • It happens when I’m multitasking, distracted, or just not that interested (but wanna be polite!). • Sometimes, I just don’t know how to say, “Hey, can we talk later?” But here’s the thing: • Pseudolistening can leave people feeling ignored or frustrated. • It leads to miscommunication and trust issues. Yikes! What helps me be a better listener: • Noticing when my attention drifts. • Paraphrasing what I hear (“So you’re saying…?”). • Asking follow-up questions to show I care. • Watching body language, not just words. • Being honest if I can’t give my full attention right now. Let’s ditch the fake listening and really connect! ❤️ Who’s with me? #ActiveListening #RealTalk #CommunicationTips #Education