Most of the time yes, but sometimes it's too hard because I'm dissociated and my ears close off where I can't hear anything. When I come back, I'll ask her to repeat things I missed, though.

Also, due to the nature of my job (teacher), I have to try very hard to listen to my students. If they are asking me a question, I need to make sure I can provide a proper answer. If they are confiding in me about a personal issue, I need to make sure I can provide a thoughtful, empathetic response and direct them to the proper resources if needed. Furthermore, I'm a mandated reporter.

Other than that, my efforts to listen to other people are much smaller.