Need motivation? Start offering advice
It may sound sensible for those who want to change their behavior to seek expert advice. But recent research from Wharton’s Lauren Eskreis-Winkler and University of Chicago’s Ayelet Fishbach suggests that giving advice is a much more effective way to give those sitting on the sidelines a push to start to change. The act of giving advice inspires confidence and encourages advice-givers to reflect on the words of wisdom they are imparting, key ingredients for motivation.