Before you give advice, ask yourself this question. In this episode of The Mel Robbins Podcast, Dr. Dolly Chugh shares a simple question that can completely change the way you support the people you love. Dr. Dolly Chugh is a renowned behavioral scientist, award-winning NYU Stern professor, and expert on why people resist change. Before you jump in with solutions, stop and use the WAIT Rule. Ask yourself: Why Am I Talking? When someone comes to you with a problem, it's easy to assume they want advice. But a lot of the time, they really just want to be heard, encouraged, or acknowledged for how hard they’re trying. One mistake I've made over and over again is trying to immediately make someone feel better and fix the problem or give advice. But often, that's not what they need. Sometimes the most helpful thing you can do is pause long enough to understand what someone is truly asking for. Because support isn't about giving the right answer. It's about giving someone what they need in that moment. Stay tuned - this episode drops Thursday August 27th! 🎧 “Stop Wasting Your Energy: How to Deal With People Who Won’t Change & What to Do Instead”
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