Episode 36: Healthy Communication – a Requirement for a Healthy Lifestyle

I often talk about communication as being the easiest, most difficult thing we do. Most of us talk a lot throughout the day. Yet so many of us failed to learn how to communicate in healthy ways. Why? Because not many of our parents/caretakers knew how to communicate using healthy communication skills. Too often, we have learned to use passive communication or aggressive techniques or a passive-aggressive approach when interacting with others. These are all examples of unhealthy, indirect means of sharing information with others. Too often, unhealthy communication leads to arguments, heated conflict, or defensive rebuttals. This in turn, can lead to emotional eating. Learning and implementing healthy communication skills leaves us feeling proud and in control of ourselves. We are then less likely to engage in self-destructive eating behaviors. Instead, as we learn to communicate in direct, appropriate discussions, we feel better about ourselves, which leads to improved self-esteem and engaging in healthier eating behaviors. Learn more about how healthy communication is a requirement for following through with the behaviors that define a healthy lifestyle.

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