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Walking in the shoes of another is social awareness at its best – and it’s not just for actors…
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When we show up authentically, rather than using toxic positivity, we’re validating that what the other person is going through is real, empathizing, and not sugarcoating or denying their experience.
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Genuine empathy requires that we listen, understand, and feel what is happening so that we can create a targeted solution.
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Complaining helps us feel better, influences how people see us, creates social bonds, allows us to gather information, encourages empathy, and helps create real change.
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Curiosity opens the door to understanding, validation, and empathy.
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Empathy is making space for the feelings, understanding them, and allowing the feelings to exist.
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If you lead with curiosity and seek understanding, the validation and empathy will flow naturally.
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Being an effective support person really comes down to listening, seeking understanding, validation, empathy, and strong boundaries with yourself and others.
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…you do not have to associate with or empathize with people who constantly hurt or abuse you.
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We are wired for empathy, but only toward those who we believe are behaving well.
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