It can be frustrating when people do things we don’t want them to do. A friend cancels plans at the last minute. A child refuses to get dressed for school. Before long, our resentment builds, and we’re tempted to issue more rules, reminders, and consequences. However, the techniques we use to encourage people to change their behavior are often strikingly ineffective. The Hidden Brain podcast interviews psychologist Dr, Stuart Ablon, who explains why these methods fail and offers better ways to help the people we care about make lasting change.
