MAKING IT COOL TO CARE

Time to dismiss “don’t be so sensitive” and turning this into a call for being more sensitive, connecting with others with the help of emotions. Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh is the perfect example of a sensitive artist who saw the world differently than those around him and suffered for it. He ironically only gained artistic notoriety only after he died. The whole world knows him today… he is celebrated and many admire him for his spirit, his thoughts, and his ability to feel so deeply. Let‘s make this a common nature we shall all share in this crazy and hectic world.

1. Being sensitive is a strength. Simply shift your perspective on this. 2. Star t your practice with simple conversations. Ask people about their lives outside of work, understanding what is their routine and usual daily. 3. Listen with your hear t, gut, and your head. We should be happy about having those three options to make sincere and deep felt decisions. Taking deep breaths, we find to our body‘s center, helping us to feel what is right or not right in this moment. The gut and head as we learned have a different relationship to our emotions, but they help deciding and analyzing, too. 4. Allow yourself to feel with others. This doesn’t mean you get lost in the negative emotions. Just notice the sensations. Then, without judging or trying to rescue people, ask if they know what caused them to feel that way. You basically demonstrate authentic empathy. Offer your ears and let the person open up. 5. Notice when you feel uncomfor table with a person’s emotions. It‘s good to care, but sometimes all of the negative emotions from others can create tension and anxiety in our bodies, too. Know your boundaries, communicate them, but offer support to find someone who can deal with the situation in the right manner. This is just natural. 6. Never loose hope. Let the person know you want the best for them no matter how things turn out. You believe in their capabilities. Some encouraging words are sometimes the best start or even the best advise to deal with emotions.

A listening human being who shows affection can bring peace and helps solving issues which might seemed unfixable. During the process, be kind, be loving, and be patient. Try to use the right words, a loving language is the key! Practice gratitude and offer future support or further conversations to let the person decide what pace he or she wants to open up.