by DrJoyce | Aug 31, 2018 | Blog
EASIER BREATHING Carrying extra weight is no easy feat, and it puts stress on virtually every part of your body, from your joints to your lungs. If you find yourself panting after a flight of stairs, losing weight can help you increase your cardiovascular health and...
by DrJoyce | Aug 30, 2018 | Blog
A BETTER WORK LIFE Getting up and going to work every day can be a struggle on its own, but for overweight or obese people, the workplace can be an even harder environment. While we can hope for a cultural shift away from weight-based discrimination, the facts don’t...
by DrJoyce | Aug 29, 2018 | Blog
“Tell me more.” This is the best follow-up to the last item. It tells the other person that you’re listening, and that you find value in what he or she is saying. The actor and writer Peter Ustinov once said that the greatest compliment he ever...
by DrJoyce | Aug 28, 2018 | Blog
“You really impressed me when…” Focusing on specific actions or events can be even more powerful. It means that you’re not only thinking abstractly but offering proof that things the other person does provoke positive reactions. It’s the...
by DrJoyce | Aug 26, 2018 | Blog
“I’m happy to see you.” This is the most basic and attractive sentiment you can express to another human being — that simply being in the person’s presence creates a positive feeling. Whether you’re telling an employee that you need his...
