When you’ve had a rough night, and you’re feeling tired the next day, it’s hard to concentrate, let alone listen and be present for someone else. I’ve been very tired because my two kids have kept me awake for a few nights in a row.
If you have a similar tiredness from small children, the important thing is to notice that this is your obstacle to listening and then endeavor to let it go, so that you can still be present and listen.