How to Escape the Unsolicited Advice Trap

Author

Light Watkins
August 28, 2025

How to Escape the Unsolicited Advice Trap

There’s probably someone in your life right now you feel tempted to give advice to.

Maybe they’re trying a new diet, workout, or parenting approach that you know won’t last.

Or maybe the tables are turned — someone’s in your ear giving you advice you never asked for, and it leaves you feeling talked down to or misunderstood.

(Especially when they’ve never even done the thing they’re preaching about.)

Here’s the common denominator: nobody likes unsolicited advice.

And yet, sometimes we can’t help ourselves. Not because we want to be annoying, but because we care.

From the ground level, it looks like your friend “just doesn’t want to listen” or “isn’t coachable.”

But from the spiritual perspective, it usually means you skipped Step #1 of advice giving.

In today’s episode of The Spiritual Perspective, I’m breaking down the 3-step method to offering advice without triggering people, damaging trust, or pushing them away.
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After watching, you’ll never have to wonder how to give advice again. You’ll know exactly what to say — and even how to make your advice feel like it was their idea.

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To your inner growth,

Light

P.S. Want to show up for others in the best way possible? It starts with showing up for yourself. My free 30-Day Inner Work Kickstart is the easiest way to begin. Sign up here.

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My passions include keynote speaking, leading meditation retreats, hosting my podcast, and writing self-help books, like Travel Light, Knowing Where to Look, Bliss More, and The Inner Gym. I’ve also got a thriving online community with fun challenges and masterclasses for becoming the best version of you. You can see more about me at lightwatkins.com or follow my journey on Instagram.