becoming more empathetic

I have before blogged about the need for  empathy when researching people's need. Here is an interesting post on five ways that will help you expand your empathy. The post comes from an interesting yet not unlikely place: the School of Life.  Here is the list:

1. Cultivate curiosity about strangers
2. Learn from your experiences
3. Tackle your family empathy deficit
4. Take an imaginative journey
5. Challenge your prejudices