How to Be More Caring

Has someone recently told you that you are insensitive and callous?  How about unsympathetic or even thoughtless?  Then either you know my girlfriend, or you need to work on your compassion for others. 

 

If you are trying to be a more considerate and caring person, then follow these tips for a more caring, sharing you.

 

Be Aware of Others

 

You should always take into consideration how others are feeling or the effort they spent doing something.  For instance, I would come home from a stressful work at my last job and eat what my girlfriend made and fall asleep. The highlight of my day was coming home to a nice steak or tuna that she prepared for me while I was slaving away in the office.  A couple of weeks went by and before I know it, I was met with a stale bag of McDonald’s fast food leftovers.

 

Turns out that I forgot to tell my girlfriend how much I appreciated her cooking for me.  I thought she know I loved the food by the simple fact that I always cleaned my plate, but I had somehow failed to verbalize my gratitude.  Now I try to understand the work she does for me and show her my appreciation.

 

Communicate Better

 

Most problems in the world could be solved through clear communication.  If you care about someone, you will learn to resolve conflict peacefully through respectful discussion rather than constant blow-ups.  Having honest dialogue with your loved ones shows that you respect their feelings and opinions.

 

Learn to Listen

 

Communication is a two way street.  Let the other person speak and really internalize what they are saying.  By cutting someone off or disregarding their input, you are devaluing their opinions and they will rightly be offended.  If you care about the other person you will want to hear what they have to say. 

 

Good listening also means engaging the other person.  Respond to their questions honestly and respectfully.  Put down all distractions like cell phones and video games when listening to another person or you will undermine their trust that you are really listening to them.

 

Be Selfless – Sacrifice Things

 

Being a caring person means that sometimes you have to sacrifice selfish desires.  So watch the Army movie your boyfriend has been begging you to see, rather than the chick flick you have lined up.  Or vice versa.  Sacrifice some time at work so you can spend time with your children.  When you have the opportunity to put someone else’s feelings above your own in order to make them happy, you will gain tremendous esteem in the eyes of those around you.

 

Treat Others the Way You Want to be Treated

 

One of the best pieces of advice is one of the oldest.  This creed is found in nearly all religions and societies because it is an effective way to express your compassion.  Treat everyone as an equal and don’t assume you deserve more than anyone else.  If everyone treated others as they wanted to be treated then the world would truly be a better place. 

 

Whenever you are in a situation where you want to be more caring, put yourself in the other person’s shoes, and try to figure out how you would want them to act if the tables were turned.  That is the first step on the road to becoming a more caring person.

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