Ep. 74 - Being ‘Right’ vs. Being Effective: How to Choose Your Battles Wisely

Have you ever felt the need to prove your point or set the record straight, but the effort left you drained, more aggravated, and no closer to a resolution? Psychologist Traci Stein explores when and why sometimes it may be worth letting go of the need to have “the last word,” even if you’re “right.”   Topics Covered:   Why it’s so hard not to respond to other people’s provocative comments and social media posts, misinformation and disinformation    Key questions to ask yourself before weighing in online or in person    Why sometimes refusing to take the bait can be a more effective  move overall and preserve your inner peace   When it is worth trying to set the record straight and when to engage in dialogue or debate   How to recognize when the best course of action will be to find common ground vs. when it will be better to simply move on from the topic or even from the relationship