Being an assertive communicator, which will help you in your weight loss journey, is the ultimate communication goal – at least for people who want to be their healthiest adult selves! It would be great if everyone would learn to communicate in a healthy, direct, respectful manner! And for YOU… if you learn and practice and get really good at communicating in an assertive way, your weight loss journey will be easier and you will be more likely to get to, and maintain a healthier weight. From MY perspective as a psychologist, in addition to helping you lose and maintain weight, using assertive communication is a great way to increase self-esteem and improve every relationship in your life! Today we’re doing a deep dive into this golden ticket for a better life! Listen in and get to work practicing your healthy assertive communication skills!

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Sources: https://positivepsychology.com/assertive-communication/#characteristics

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