Being considerate of the needs of others is a valuable character strength that many of us aspire to have. We may not notice it, but sometimes the demands of modern life mean that we often overlook the needs of our loved ones and friends. While it may be easy to get swept up in your own drama, we need to remember to be more considerate to protect our relationships. So if you find you may need some help in this arena, keep scrolling to see some of our simple tips to become more considerate.
Be more empathetic
Often we may rush to judgment when listening to a friend’s problems. Instead, try to empathize with them and think of how the same issues would affect you. By judging others, we push them away and also undermine their feelings, and this can do a tremendous amount of harm.
Listen more closely
When people listen to us more carefully when you share something, it often leaves us feeling heard and acknowledged.
It also means that that person can offer proper advice and support. So, when listening to your friends, be sure to listen intently, after all, if its something we can appreciate then our friends will too.
Be respectful
Being respectful means not doing something that could annoy or bother other people. This means relying on our manners when interacting with others. Try to give the person you are with enough personal space and don’t interrupt them when they are talking.
In today’s modern world it is also important that when you are with someone, you make sure not to get distracted by your phone and instead try to focus on the person you are with