HOW TO UNDERSTAND PEOPLE Understanding takes form in all of our relationships . I have been through a divorce and was very focused on being friends with my ex-husband. As a result, we are now very close and a great team for our kids. Professionally, I am in Human Resources and t each yoga , so I deal with different personalities. I have learned that, by taking a little time to understand a situation rather than reacting right away, we can add much peace to all our relationships. Here are some tips to help you get better at understanding people: 1. Take time to ask simple questions to understand what is going on with the other person. If they seem upset, angry, irritated, or flustered, ask them what happened during the day to trigger that emotion. 2. Take time to listen to the issue completely. Use simple phrases to keep the conversation going such as, “I see, and then what happened?” Avoid interrupting until they have expressed the situation fully. 3. Allow the ot...
