barriers to listening
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BARRIERS TO LISTENINGEffective listening is arguably one of the most important skills to have
nowadays. Personal relationships need effective listening skills to face complicated issues together. Business people and employees
need effective listening skills to solve complex problems quickly and stay competitive. Students and professors need it to understand
complex issues in their fields. Thus, it is beneficial if we can understand and eliminate listening barriers that blocks deep,
harmonious and lasting relationships.
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Barriers to listening take many forms. It is inevitable that barriers will exist in any interaction, but anything which stops
concentration, allowing the mind to wander off the topic, must be recognized and overcome if fully successful communication is to
take place.
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Common Barriers to Listening
Distraction in your mind
Wandering attention
Planning a reply
Lack of interest
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Being self centred
Avoiding what is difficult
Excessive note-taking
Emotional blocks
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Looking for every opportunity to interrupt
Impatience
External noise and disturbance
Poor health