How can individuals overcome the urge to interrupt and offer their own opinions in conversations, and instead focus on actively listening and showing empathy towards the speaker?

Individuals can overcome the urge to interrupt by practicing self-awareness and mindfulness during conversations. They can remind themselves to listen actively by maintaining eye contact, nodding, and paraphrasing what the speaker has said. It is also helpful to focus on the speaker's emotions and body language to show empathy and understanding. Developing good listening habits, such as not interrupting and waiting for the speaker to finish before responding, can also help individuals become better listeners.