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Hearing vs Listening

There is a BIG difference! #etiquette #manners #hearing #protocol #SherryThomas

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👂 The 5 Levels of Real Listening

Most people don’t really listen. They wait for their turn to talk. But true leaders and great friends listen on a deeper level. Here are the 5 levels: 1️⃣ Waiting to Talk (self-focused) 2️⃣ Hearing the Words (distracted) 3️⃣ Understanding the Message (focused) 4️⃣ Recognizing Emotions (empat

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Hearing music = free stuff🤯💥

I was surprised to learn recently that there is a website called Sonus Vos (please don’t ask me how to pronounce it😂) that has FREE items you can win/earn for playing certain games! I won these in last week’s song tournament, but every game is different and prizes seem to vary weekly! For th

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An iPad displays a financial dashboard with charts and tables, overlaid with text reading 'Turn your iPad into an AudioBook' and 'THE ULTIMATE HACK FOR STUDENTS'.

An iPad screen shows the Settings menu, with 'Accessibility' selected and a blue arrow pointing to 'Spoken Content' under the Vision section.

An iPad screen displays the 'Spoken Content' settings, with blue arrows indicating the 'Speak Selection' and 'Speak Screen' toggles, both turned on.

🌟 My most used IPad Setting hack for Studying

I do this with both my IPad Pro 11th Gen and IPad 10th Gen and both models allow this setting. This setup is so nice because I have so many PDFs from class and I can take notes on my iPad while listening to it read. The Nathan (enhanced) voice sounds most natural to me, so I’m using that one. T

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Reflective Listening

Ever feel like you’re talking, but the person across from you is just waiting for their turn to speak? Reflective listening changes the game. It’s not just about hearing words; it’s about mirroring the speaker's feelings and intent. Instead of offering unsolicited advice, try: • Paraphrasing:

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How to know you’ve hit capacity.

Most of us think overwhelm hits like a lightning bolt. But your nervous system has usually been sending signals long before you crash. Maybe you’re more irritable. More forgetful. Finding simple decisions exhausting. Feeling emotionally reactive. Unable to focus. Wanting to withdraw from

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Are you listening!✨🤍🕊️

Just because you aren’t hearing doesn’t mean He’s not speaking!🕊️✝️🤍🧏🏻‍♀️ #hehearsyourprayers #prayer #godisgood #christian #hispresence

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A laptop on a wooden desk with a drink, featuring text overlay "6 ways to strategically SAY NO at work" and a sticker that reads "Saving is Sexy" upside down.

A woman on a video call screen, displaying three orange text bubbles with phrases for politely declining tasks at work, such as "Unfortunately I'm not able to fit this into my current workload."

A woman typing on a laptop at a desk, with three orange text bubbles overlaying the image, providing more strategic phrases for saying no at work, like suggesting an alternative person or timeline.

🌟 The Power of Saying No at Work 🌟

Do you feel like you’re drowning in tasks because you just can’t say no? 😅 Saying no isn’t about being difficult—it’s about setting boundaries and staying aligned with your priorities. Here's why it matters and how to do it strategically: Why It’s Important: ✔️ Protect Your Time: Overloadin

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How to know you’ve hit capacity. Your nervous system has warning signs.

You don’t need to ignore yourself to be productive anymore. #midlifehealing #nervoussystemsupport #burnoutrecovery #somatichealing

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In midlife, were never taught how to build capacity.

If you feel overwhelmed in midlife, it’s not because you’re failing—it’s because your nervous system hasn’t been supported. Building capacity is the key to handling more without burnout and creating lasting change. #midlifewomen #nervoussystemregulation #somatichealing #burnoutrecov

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A narrow, green alleyway with cobblestones and potted plants, featuring the text overlay "Read this if you feel alone on your healing journey—" and a Lemon8 watermark.

A close-up of an open book page with highlighted text discussing feeling isolated on a healing journey and people's capacity to support, with page number 31 visible.

A brown book titled "THE REAL GLOW UP" by Chelsey Armfield, resting on a white textured duvet, with a Lemon8 watermark.

Read this if you feel alone while healing…

You deserve support, but unfortunately people can only meet you as deeply as they’ve met themselves. This isn’t a reflection of your worth, its a reflection of their inner avoidance. Keep going, persist through the lonely times and cheer yourself on—in your journal, in the mirror out loud. Be your

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The Psychology Behind Ghosting: What To Do If You’

We’ve all been there. You’re chatting with someone. Maybe you’ve gone on a few dates. Things feel easy. Natural. Promising. And then… silence. No messages. No calls. No explanation. You’ve been ghosted. And if you’re sitting there replaying conversations, scrolling old texts, or starin

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I had to unlearn saying yes out of guilt

Here are some things you can say that work and elegantly reassert your boundaries #boundaries #journal #selfcare #selflove #peoplepleasing

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Your capacity shrinks. How living in your head is quietly running your life.

When your system is overwhelmed, everything feels harder. It’s not a mindset problem. It’s a capacity problem. #burnout #overthinking #nervoussystemregulation #mentaloverload #midlifewomen

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A title slide on a dark green background, featuring a speech bubble icon and the text: "5 Things Your Child's 'Bad Behavior' Is Actually Trying to Tell You. Every behavior is a message. Here's how to decode the ones that drive you most crazy. SAVE THIS POST!"

An orange slide titled "MESSAGE 1 NO. 1" with a smiling emoji, explaining that clinging and whining mean "My connection tank is empty. I need to refuel with you before I can be independent again." It suggests 10 minutes of full attention.

A dark orange slide titled "MESSAGE 2 NO. 2" with a fist emoji, explaining that hitting, biting, and throwing things mean "I have a feeling that is too big for my body and I don't have words for it." It suggests trying heavy work.

What your child’s behavior is saying

There is no such thing as a bad kid. There IS such a thing as a child with an unmet need and no words to name it. And behavior is how they speak when words run out. The clinging that drives you crazy? Connection tank empty. The hitting out of nowhere? Feeling too big for their body. The “

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“Be better” isn’t a plan. It’s a question most people never answer. People say they’re working on themselves or that they want to be better. Others skip resolutions altogether. But here’s the part we don’t talk about enough: Better at what? Because going to the gym, eating differently, wor

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Building capacity. When growth feels hard.

Building nervous system capacity is the key to sustainable growth. Instead of pushing harder, focus on regulated expansion—taking small steps while staying grounded in your body. #midlifewomen #nervoussystemhealing #somatichealing #confidencebuilding #midlifeclarity

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Why You Keep Hearing That One Song... 🕊️

Have you ever had a song or a rhythm stuck in your spirit for days? It’s not a coincidence; it’s a spiritual realignment. The Divine Playlist: The spiritual realm is built on rhythm and harmony. When Yahweh repeats a melody in your life, He is: 1. Re-syncing your mind: Aligning your subconsc

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HeteroGlossoPhonics

HeteroGlossoPhonics can be understood as the study and practice of meaning as it emerges from many voices sounding at once—not only spoken voices, but conceptual, emotional, cultural, symbolic, and temporal ones. The term itself signals this: hetero (different), glosso (tongue or language), phonics

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STOP Listening To Them 😤

Don’t get discouraged. Social media has made everyone pose as an expert. You don’t have an I can’t make money problem-because you have a job so you clearly know how to make money. You have a clarity problem. Your message isn’t clear so your audience isn’t buying. That’s where I come in. Can you

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Large capacity tote for girls 🌸

POV: you’re a college girl carrying your whole life in one tote 😭🎒 Laptop, notebooks, chargers, water bottle, makeup bag… it all fits while still looking clean and organized. And the floral lining inside?? cutest detail ever 🌸 💌 Brand: Cozyloucia Purchased from: TikTok shop #collegetot

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Time vs Capacity—You don’t need more time.

Overwhelm isn’t a time issue—it’s a nervous system capacity issue. When your body is overloaded, productivity drops and avoidance increases. Learn how to build capacity so you can handle more without burnout. #midlifewomen #nervoussystemhealing #overwhelm #somatichealing #midlif

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Calm is not the goal. Capacity is.

So many women think healing means becoming calm all the time. But calm is not the goal. Capacity is. The goal is not to never feel stressed, angry, anxious, or overwhelmed again. The goal is to build the ability to stay connected to yourself while feeling those emotions. That is nervou

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true crime podcasts I can’t stop listening to

MWMW is honestly one of my new favorite podcasts! I listen to it all the time now. Payton is such a good story teller and I love hearing her husband’s commentary. Into The Dark is Payton’s solo podcast where she dives into cases and other mysteries on her own. I absolutely love her! #murderpod

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Are you listening ?

Everyone is different and so therefore we hear 👂🏽 God differently. The problem is we don’t be listening or paying attention and so we struggle to identify whether we are hearing from God. Here are a few ways God speaks to us SN: We know that God is Good and what he desires for us is Good so

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If you keep freezing instead of moving, this isn’t a motivation problem. It’s a capacity one. Most people don’t know whether to push, pause, or practice — so they do nothing and call it “being gentle.” Let’s be clear. You’re not lazy. You’re not broken. You weren’t taught how to identify c

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A smiling couple, a man and a woman, are shown with the title text "The best tips I've learned about listening to your partner" overlaid, introducing relationship advice.

A close-up selfie of a smiling couple accompanies the text "Practice Active Listening," which defines it as fully engaging with a partner's words, thoughts, and feelings.

A couple poses on a beach with rocks and ocean in the background, illustrating the tip "Validate Their Feelings" and its explanation about acknowledging emotions with empathy.

Best tips I’ve learned about listening

In relationships, there is one skill that has I believe has proven to be an absolute game-changer: listening. I've discovered that truly listening to my partner is not just a nicety—it's a necessity for building trust, intimacy, and connection. The tip that has had the most profound impact

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Rest as Worship and Hearing God

You can be productive and still be misaligned. There was a season where my activity looked like obedience. I was building, leading, responding, managing. But the source shifted. It stopped coming from listening. It started coming from pressure. Hearing the voice of God requires alignment,

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A collage showcasing the Lihit Lab wide open pen case in black. It displays the pen case closed, open with a few items, fully packed with stationery, and all its contents laid out on a desk, highlighting its spacious design.

A black Lihit Lab Smart Fit Wide Open Pen Case is shown with a product listing overlay. The image highlights its water-repellent material and dimensions of 10 x 7 x 20 cm, emphasizing its features and size.

A black Lihit Lab wide open pen case is displayed next to a smaller, lime green Lihit Lab Smart Fit compact pen case, illustrating the size difference between the two models.

best large capacity pen case 👝✨

item: Lihit Lab Smart Fit Wide Open pen case ($27) 🔍 Amazon 📐 dimensions: 10 x 7 x 20 cm this is what I got myself for christmas this year! 🥰 I’ve wanted this pen case for a while and I finally got it when I saw it go on sale! I got it in black color. I already have the compact version of th

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I have a hearing problem 👂🏽

#couplescomedy #hendoggtv #relatable #funnyvideo #comedyvideos

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Two chalk stick figures are drawn on a dark grey sofa, illustrating the concept that listening in a relationship is more than just hearing words, emphasizing deeper connection.

Chalk stick figures on a sofa depict one partner saying, "I need us to spend more quality time together," met with the other's dismissive reply, "But we're already around each other 24/7...", illustrating 'hearing, but not really listening'.

Chalk stick figures on a sofa show one partner asking for quality time, while the other gives a casual, dismissive "Yeah, yeah... we'll figure something out," representing 'pretending to listen'.

Listening in a Relationship is More Than Just Word

True listening in a relationship goes beyond hearing words—it’s about understanding emotions and connecting on a deeper level. Let’s talk about why this matters. #RelationshipAdvice #CommunicationMatters #DeepConnection #HealthyRelationships #LoveAndListening

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Things I recommend doing while outside when you’re trying to recover from agoraphobia 😇🪽

You can totally beat your agoraphobia, with one inspired step at a time. Agoraphobia recovery is very difficult, yes, but it’s not impossible. Panic disorders are debilitating and awful, but they’re also treatable. So keep your head held high and remember that a panic attack nor a bout of anx

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A serene garden path under a wooden pergola covered in lush green vines, with text overlay "POV: You feel lonely on your healing journey—". The image evokes a sense of a solitary journey.

A brown book titled "THE REAL GLOW UP" by Chelsey Armfield, resting on a white blanket with a subtle floral pattern. An arrow points to the book with the text "Open the book >>>".

A close-up of an open book page, page 31, with several paragraphs highlighted in yellow. The highlighted text discusses the isolating nature of a healing journey and navigating others' reactions to it.

POV: You feel lonely while trying to heal—

It’s hard, it’s isolating, it feels unfair—but it will all be worth it. Keep going. 🫂 📖: The Real Glow Up 🕯️ A guide to self-love & healing—to glowing from within. To creating a life that doesn’t just look good on the outside but feels good from the inside. (B00k 🔗’d in bi0//on amznn

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WHO IS YOUR future self? and- how connected do you feel to her - right NOW? because this business of yours is being run by one of TWO versions of yourself: - the one who built the business and has gotten it to where it is now OR - the one who sees the clear vision of where you want it to GO m

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How do you rebuild capacity when everything feels like too much?

Healing capacity is not about doing everything. It’s about teaching your nervous system it’s safe to do SOMETHING. #capacity #nervoussystemregulation #midlifewomen #overthinking #somatictools

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Building capacity by starting tiny.

Healing capacity is not about doing everything. It’s about teaching your nervous system it’s safe to do SOMETHING. #capacity #nervoussystemregulation #midlifewomen #overthinking #somatictools

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Overwhelmed by small tasks? It’s not laziness. It’s low capacity.

If simple tasks feel overwhelming right now… it doesn’t automatically mean you’re lazy, undisciplined, or failing at life. Sometimes it means your nervous system is overloaded and your capacity has shrunk. That’s why answering a text can feel exhausting. Why small decisions suddenly feel imp

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Large-capacityhigh-transparency acrylic jumping spider enclosure with ladder.

#SpiderEnclosure #enclosure #AcrylicTerrarium #spider #spiderlove

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A vibrant sunflower field under a dramatic red and orange sunset sky, with 'SWIPE' and 'Expectations' prominently displayed. The bottom left corner shows 'lemon8' and '@mochamonroe'.

A vibrant sunflower field under a dramatic red and orange sunset sky, with 'SWIPE' and 'Require' prominently displayed. The bottom left corner shows 'lemon8' and '@mochamonroe'.

A vibrant sunflower field under a dramatic red and orange sunset sky, with 'SWIPE' and 'Mutual' prominently displayed. The bottom left corner shows 'lemon8' and '@mochamonroe'.

✨ Expectations Require Mutual Capacity ✨

You can’t expect honesty from someone who lies to themselves about who they are. You can’t expect love from someone who hasn’t learned to love themselves. You can’t expect respect from someone who tolerates disrespect in their own life. You can’t expect honor from someone who doesn’t stand on in

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A Reddit post titled 'Open question to all: are you actually listening to the points being made by people who aren't on your side of things?' It discusses whether people are truly engaging in discourse or just talking at each other, and asks how to make discussions more valuable.

A Reddit comment by Kind_Kaleidoscope_89, stating a desire to listen and understand for a 'massive education/clean up initiative.' It introduces an analogy of the United States as a land with dangerous 'mud traps' where people must choose to use tools to escape or die.

Continuation of the Reddit comment, describing 'mud people' who refuse to leave traps and become traps themselves. It identifies 'oppression, greed, supremacy' as traps, and 'racism, religion, homophobia' as the mud. Tools like 'evidence-based therapy, education, critical thinking' are suggested for escape.

Listening to understand

I’m trying to work out a path forward. I truly believe education and community are the best paths forward, but the United States as a whole trends toward education and empathy resistant. So how can we move the path forward because it will truly only work if the people all choose to stand up togethe

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Overwhelms processing capacity and buries the signal. NOISE REAPER

#AskLemon8 #healthyrelationship #softskills #mentalhealthawareness #BOTMOB

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When the list feels longer than your capacity

When the list feels longer than your capacity This isn’t about productivity or falling behind. It’s about listening to the moment your body says it’s enough. Rest doesn’t mean you quit. It means you paused before pushing past yourself. #MentalExhaustion #EmotionalExhaustion

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Practice Active Listening ✨👂🫶✨

🗓️💛🧘🏻‍♀️ 30 practices to help you find joy and balance. 🌞Day 22: Listen to understand, not just to reply, and be fully present in conversations to deepen connections. #thepsychpod #MentalHealth #psycology #activelistening #relationships

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Are You Really Hearing God’s Voice?

One of the most common questions Christians ask is: “How do I know if God is speaking to me?” This storyboard was created to help believers understand what the Bible says about hearing God’s voice and recognizing His guidance in everyday life. 📖 Scripture teaches that God speaks primarily

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Compact in size, big on capacity🫶✨

Sleek, sporty, and sophisticated. This ultra-thin cover transforms your steering wheel into a high-end command center. Experience the premium grip every mile. ✨🏁 #sportscar #carmods #cleanlook #interiorstyling #steeringwheelcover 👍Pros :

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Meeting people at their capacity

#lifestyle #connections #peopling #advice #Lemon8

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Azerbaijan 80L Large Capacity Relief Storage Bag

Azerbaijan disaster area supplies management threat, rescue personnel face supplies protection challenges. Baku areas disaster area supplies soaked severe, local relief agencies lack professional supplies protection equipment. ✅We provide Disaster Relief Storage Bag (80L Giant Capacity System), eas

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When Do I Stop Listening to Myself? ✨

Self-trust is not only about hearing yourself. It’s also about noticing when and why you stop. This prompt is about identifying the moments where outside noise, pressure, fear, or approval pull you out of your own clarity. Awareness is not weakness. It’s how trust gets rebuilt. Save this

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Mental overload is a capacity issue.

When everything feels important… Nothing gets done. Mental overload isn’t a time management issue. It’s a capacity issue. Your nervous system is trying to protect your energy. #mentaloverload #decisionfatigue #overwhelm #productivitytips #selfregulation

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🫶Hearing Jesus🫶

Listening for Jesus is so incredibly important! Let me know down in the comments how Jesus speaks to you!:) #jesusmusic #christian ✝️ #jesusisalive #Lemon8Diary #unfiltered

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Calm is not the goal. Capacity is.

So many women think healing means becoming calm all the time. But calm is not the goal. Capacity is. The goal is not to never feel stressed, angry, anxious, or overwhelmed again. The goal is to build the ability to stay connected to yourself while feeling those emotions. That is nervou

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