Why Simply Listening Changes Everything

Learn how being truly present in conversations can transform your relationships and create meaningful connections with others.

For years, I struggled with something that seemed so simple yet felt impossible: truly listening to others.

Having ADHD made it particularly challenging. My mind would race ahead while someone was talking, jumping between different thoughts, making connections they hadn't even mentioned yet. I'd find myself nodding along while actually thinking about something completely different, or worse, interrupting with my own thoughts before they could finish.

I remember countless conversations where friends would share important things with me, and minutes later, I couldn't even recall what they'd said. My attention would drift to a notification, a random thought, or something happening in the background. It was frustrating for everyone involved, and it affected my relationships more than I wanted to admit.

The worst part? I didn't even realize how much I was missing. Sure, I heard the words people were saying, but I wasn't really listening. I wasn't catching the subtle tones in their voice, the…