Did you know that feeling "loved" improves your overall well-being?
You and I need to feel loved, and when we feel loved, we're healthier, more positive, and even more optimistic.
Researchers at Penn State have affirmed through two studies that: "… people who experienced higher "felt love" — brief experiences of love and connection in everyday life — also had significantly higher levels of psychological well-being, which includes feelings of purpose and optimism, compared to those who had lower felt love scores."
I cannot underestimate the importance of helping those around you to feel loved.
And one way to show love to those around you is to listen to them.
Author David Augsburger says, "Being heard is so close to being loved that for the average person, they are almost indistinguishable."
By taking the time to listen well, you are helping someone feel loved, and improving their overall well-being.
Here's one framework I use to listen well to others…
