Why "Calm Down" Never Works
About this episode
This episode discusses the importance of listening over immediately trying to solve someone's problems when they are frustrated or overwhelmed.
When someone comes to you frustrated or overwhelmed, it's easy to jump into fixing the problem. Today's episode offers a different approach: pause first and ask yourself, Does this person need a solution right now, or do they just need someone to listen? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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