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Links to articles about being listened to:
https://digitalcommons.odu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1009&context=communication_etds
https://www.theemotionmachine.com/the-power-of-being-heard/
http://www.ariannataboada.com/listening-being-heard/
https://www.proquest.com/openview/400ab3f50c43f677d556a2afea25a924/1?pq-origsite=gscholar&cbl=47810
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Benefits of being listened to
Can you tell the difference between when someone hears you and when someone is listening to you? How does it feel when you leave a conversation and still wonder if the person even understood what you were talking about? Do people interrupt you when you're trying to get something off your chest? Are you wrestling with a personal decision you don't want anyone to know about yet? Is there something you're embarrassed to tell your friends and family? Are you feeling alone in the world and it seems like no one can relate to what you're dealing with? Do you feel agitated about something and don't know how to find a release? Then you could benefit from having a dedicated listener from Listening Line.
We are comforted when can talk to someone with a listening ear. It makes us feel cared for and lets us know that we are important and that our lives have purpose and meaning. We feel validated and worthy and reminded that we are not alone in the world. Being listened to increases people's ability to rally their own coping skills and, at the same time, provides comfort and healing in times of need.
One of the numerous benefits of being listened to is that it relieves tension and helps reduce stress. You can vent, and it gives you a chance to let go of what's bothering you. Having a dedicated listener offers you the freedom to express yourself, your thoughts, and your concerns without judgement, and you'll be left with a renewed sense of confidence and optimism.
It also assists you to cope with and sort through feelings and emotions. Being listened to can stop your fears from becoming overwhelming and offer you a different perspective to your challenges. Sometimes when you say something out loud it doesn't seem as big of a deal as when it was in your head. This will help you take action in life where you might have previously felt stopped.
Studies have shown that being listened to improves our emotional and physical well-being. Being listened to gives us the chance to improve and enjoy our lives. You can have a wonderful life that you love, and that’s the most important benefit of all!