I don’t really like the term ‘closed-minded people’ because I think some of the people we label as ‘closed-minded’ just have a different point of view from us.
Test it out. Think of someone who you label as ‘closed-minded’.
Do they:
- Make statements rather than ask questions?
- Overreact when questioned?
- Show little interest in understanding other perspectives?
- Shut others down using shame, ridiculing, being overly critical or becoming explosive?
- If you answered ‘yes’ to most of these questions, chances are that the person you are thinking of IS ‘closed-minded’s
Now apply these questions to yourself:
DO I:
- Make statements rather than ask questions?
- Overreact when questioned?
- Show little interest in understanding other perspectives?
- Shut others down using shame, ridiculing, being overly critical or explosive?s
Do you have a topic where you could become more open-minded? let me know in the comments,
Love Jen