Never want something for someone else more than they want it for themselves: How to care for others

It’s good to care for others. However, in some cases, the way we care may inadvertently do more harm than good. As a therapist, my rule of thumb is to never want something for someone else more than they want it for themselves. If someone is not motivated to change, I’m even slightly less motivated than they are. This can help some folks to hold their own motivation and take greater responsibility for their lives. I’ll discuss more in this episode. Orion is a licensed psychologist in the state of California. Podcast available on Spotify, Instagram, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and others. To schedule a consultation: psychackspodcast@ Website: #compassion #motivation #ennabling