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Radio Headspace · June 29 · 7 min

Why "Calm Down" Never Works

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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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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