HELLO Did You Even Hear What I Just Said

HELLO Did You Even Hear What I Just Said I took a little survey amongst my peers at work who I speak with 1-5 times a week about areas of mine which could use improvement.   What can I do better at?   Where do I struggle? Well, youre a little scattered.   You ask me questions about topics we have already discussed.   Sometimes I can tell you are typing while I am talking to you. How insulting!   Do I really make people feel this way?   I wouldnt want to do business with someone  who wasnt listening while  I speak. We all do it: multitask.   We are praised for efficiency and  completing a lot  in the smallest amount of time.   Yet, cutting corners while on the phone can lead to unintentional results, leaving friends, clients, and peers feeling unimportant. I decided ENOUGH!   I live presently, aware in each moment in my daily life.   I am going to bring the awareness  to the phone during conversations. HERE IS WHAT I DID TO PAY ATTENTION ON THE PHONE:   I bought a while marble heart.   I collect hearts so it wasnt that weird.   I keep it at my desk and whenever I get on the phone, I hold the heart.   Its a rule, when Im holding the heart, I am fully focused on my phone conversation.   Not to mention, I cannot type if I am holding the heart. It works!   I have found my conversations have been awesome!   Its difficult enough to connect with someone over the phone versus face-to-face.   Buy a heart, a rock, a troll, whatever!   Keep it at your desk, pick it up, and ensure NO ONE questions your attentiveness again!