How to break 8 toxic communication habits

Plus more health news | Email not displaying correctly? [View it in your browser.]( [Health Matters]( [How to break 8 toxic communication habits]( By Angela Haupt Editor, Health and Wellness If I were writing a joke, I might say that a rambler, an interrupter, and a stonewaller walked into a conversation and—well, ruined it. Of course, it's not so funny when you encounter these tendencies in real life. I asked experts what to do about the most toxic communication habits, whether you recognize them in yourself or others. [READ MORE]( Share This Story What Else to Read [How to Know if Your Friendship Is Toxic—and What to Do About It]( By Angela Haupt Friends are great—until they’re not. [Read More »]( [5 Ways to Keep Your Brain Sharp As You Age]( By Matt Fuchs An aging mind isn't a weak one. (Originally published in 2021.) [Read More »]( [11 Foolproof Ways to Start a Conversation]( By Angela Haupt Never get a one-word response again. [Read More »]( [What to Eat Before and After Your Workout]( By Matt Fuchs The best exercise fuel you’re not eating may be fruits, nuts, dark greens, and other plants. [Read More »]( [6 Red Flags About the Mental-Health Content You're Seeing on Social Media]( By Angela Haupt It can be difficult to suss out which so-called experts are credible and whether their information is trustworthy. [Read More »]( If you were forwarded this and want to sign up to receive it daily, [click here](. Today's newsletter was written by Angela Haupt and edited by Mandy Oaklander. [Want more from TIME? Sign up for our other newsletters.]( [Subscribe to TIME]( TIME may receive compensation for some links to products and services in this email. Offers may be subject to change without notice. Connect with TIME via [Facebook]( | [Twitter]( | [Newsletters]( [UNSUBSCRIBE]( [PRIVACY POLICY]( [YOUR CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS]( TIME Customer Service, P.O. Box 37508, Boone, IA 50037-0508 Questions? Contact health@time.com Copyright © 2024 TIME USA, LLC. All rights reserved.