CURIOSITY?? – how to reap the benefits
“Curiosity killed the cat” where on earth did that phrase come from? Yes I have certainly noticed that cats are curious – meet Jenny Wren (thanks for the photos Anne):
It is a shame that CURIOSITY often gets bad press, as I have found it to be pretty handy skill to have, as long as it is used in a positive way. Being curious, or developing curiosity can bring many benefits; though be careful of using this in overdrive and being perceived as ‘nosy’, or getting in as much hot water as the proverbial cat! Curiosity can help to:
- build positive relationships
- keep your finger on the pulse
- develop creativity
So how can you be curious in a positive way and reap those benefits? Consider how and when you ask questions, do they lead to you:
- demonstrating genuine interest in others?
- gathering adequate information to make sound and timely judgements or decisions?
- getting inspiration, or the motivation to experiment or learn?
If not, then think again about how you are using or phrasing your questions and you might reap the benefits.
If you’d like to know more about asking questions, or how to phrase them for best effect, e-mail us at angiemartin@impactpositive.co.uk or call us on 07779 639569
