When it comes to changing health habits, spouses don't always see eye to eye. Although encouraging a spouse or loved one to take the steps they need for better health is important, encouragement alone may not always work. Instead, help your spouse by asking specific "action questions."
Start by asking what you can do to help your spouse to make the desired changes. You can also ask if more information would be helpful, such as figuring out which diet or exercise program would be most effective. If your spouse knows what to do, ask if you can help to create a plan for getting started. Encouragement is important, but action questions can really get the ball rolling.
When it comes to changing health habits, spouses don't always see
eye to eye. Although encouraging a spouse or loved one to take the
steps they need for better health is important, encouragement alone
may not always work. Instead, help your...
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Dr. Sheri D. Pruitt answered:When it comes to changing health habits, spouses don't always see eye to eye. Although encouraging a spouse or loved one to take the steps they need for better health is important, encouragement alone may not always work. Instead, help your spouse by asking specific "action questions."
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